The apartment exceeded our expectations. First, the location is excellent. Parc Monceau is wonderfully located to nearly everything we wanted to do, and the apartment is only two blocks from the Courcelles metro station. Taxis are readily available. There are very good bistro/cafes within those two blocks. A bit farther on neighboring avenues are cheese, meat and wine shops as well as some very nice boutiques and larger chain stores. Mono Prix is a moderate walk, but if you get off at Ternes to food shop on your way home, it's very convenient. The apartment is very well done- mixing the very elegant original 20'+ high ceilings, friezes, fireplaces, incredible windows, wood work and floors with very up to date amenities in the bathrooms and kitchen. The apartment backs onto Parc Monceau itself, and the flowers smell beautiful. We enjoyed the back garden very much, and it is beautiful lit up at night. The kitchen was perfectly appointed with anything you might need, including dishwasher and full size refrigerator with icemaker. The building is very secure. Very nice washer/dryer, safe and iron for your use. Mathilde met us and was very pleasant, helpful and complete in providing instructions. The house instructions book was well done with English translation. The living/dining and main floor bedroom are spectacular. The beds are comfortable. Things to know: the upper bedroom is ingenious and lovely as is it's bathroom. However, the stairs to it are circular, steep, shallow and tight, and only fit people will feel comfortable using them. There is also a step from the entry into the bathroom/kitchen area that you must be cognizant of. Leave a light on at night! It was quite warm in Paris when we were there, and we really needed the two fans provided to sleep as the historic apartment does not have air conditioning (totally my experience in Europe). We had an early flight, and Mathilde arranged an immaculate Mercedes van for us- great service.