Hiroko's apartment is small, as is normal for Paris, but the use of space is ingenious and it was a pleasure to explore her design. The photos aren't up to date, but the privacy issues seem to have been addressed. Some spaces are cramped, though. Our problem was that, at our age, we were winded after walking up to such a height. It was painful just to go up, and with luggage -- well, we were lucky to have Hiroko's help. But then, we're 70. The location is absolutely as advertised -- utterly in famous, vital, touristy St. Germain, and very close to the Seine.