Silvia met us at the door. Once we settled in, she gave us maps, which helped orientate us to the neighborhood and the city. We talked about restaurants, cafes and bakeries. Because of her, we felt comfortable in Paris and our surroundings right away.

Her apartment was exactly how we imagined; historic charm and efficient layout. There were two other guests staying there so the bathroom was in high demand in the mornings but everyone was respectful and made their visits speedy. It was quiet so sleeping was easy, no earplug necessary.

The location was perfect; walking distance to major sights and in the heart of a lovely neighborhood. We rented bikes to travel around the city and there is a bike station across the street. Silvia’s apartment gave us an authentic Parisian experience and memories to last a lifetime.