Michel was the perfect host. He met us on arrival, showed us the apartment and informed us of local sights and amenities. He was also available anytime thereafter by telephone. The apartment was well furnished and reflected the character of the neighborhood. You are literally surrounded by history - the Church behind the apartment still has damage from the revolutionary period! The Tuileries are just down the street and pretty much everything else is walkable or a couple of subway stops. A single note of caution though: If you are a light sleeper, bring earplugs, as the street outside is very busy and the traffic noise echoes considerably.