Nathalie and Francois were delightful, charming and helpful hosts. Their apartment is filled with wonderful art, and I mean filled! Wonderful paintings cover virtually every wall, and what isn't covered with art is occupied with books. It is our kind of place!
We arrived much later than we had said we would, so had supper in the small restaurant on the corner near their apartment. As we were finishing, Francois popped into the restaurant, found us, and welcomed us to the neighborhood. Couldn't have been better.
Francois and Nathalie made us feel very much at home, letting us use the kitchen as we liked, and clearing a bit of shelf space in the refrigerator for our goodies. Our primary activities on this trip was to see art, and Nathalie was incredibly helpful in suggesting museums for us to visit beyond the usual suspects.
The neighborhood is great. There's a metro stop right by their front door, and the apartment is only a few blocks from the intersection of Raspail and Montparnasse... La Coupole is nearby, as is Le Bistro du Dome, where we enjoyed two impeccable meals.
We couldn't have asked for a more delightful and welcoming experience!