Philippe and Lise were wonderful hosts-providing us information about places to go, the transportation system, and prices! Their apartment is charming and efficient-no space is wasted. Surrounded by plants and flowers inside and on the balcony, we felt like we were in our home garden, not ten stories up in the sky with a great view of the trees of Georges Brassens park. Speaking of the park and neighborhood, we felt very safe walking the short distance to the busses, tram, or metro, dining at Aux Cent Kilos on the nearby corner, or strolling past the park's book vendors. There are several grocery stores and even a hardware store within walking distance. A note to those used to air conditioning - most homes in Paris don't have it (and don't need it because of the climate) and Philippe and Lise 's home was no exception, but they thoughtfully provided a fan for us during Paris' recent heat wave..... We hope that the next time that we visit Paris we will be able to stay at Philippe and Lise's place!