Ben was very accessible by email prior to our trip. He shared some helpful information about markets, restaurants, etc. We enjoyed a few! The apartment was perfect for our needs. We walked everywhere in the city from the Eiffel Tower to the Arc de Triomphe to the Louvre to Luxenbourg Gardens to Notre Dame around the corner! We welcomed the steps up to the fifth floor every time we returned to the apartment. They made us feel like we could have that extra treat! Ben's apartment is crisp and clean. We loved having the windows open while we were there. The pull out coach and bed were very comfortable. The two that slept on the pull out couch said it was more comfortable then the bed they slept in at the hotel in Rome after leaving Ben's apartment. The two that are heavy sleepers kept the windows open at night. The two of us who are light sleepers had to close the windows at night so we would not hear the noise from the restaurant below. The two rooms are separated by a pocket door so it allowed us light sleepers to shut ourselves in for the night with no interruptions and catch some quality shut eye. We did stay Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Sunday night was definitely more quiet than Friday and Saturday night which makes me think that the week nights, too, are more quiet. We would definitely stay again if the apartment was available the next time we are in Paris. Thanks, Ben (and Sandra!).