We found Antoine's apartment was the perfect place to explore Paris from- its a good central location, but in a fairly quite side-street, in a lovely traditional apartment building with beautiful tiling and winding, wooden stairs up from the entranceway. The apartment itself is compact but without feeling cramped, thanks to the high traditionally-shuttered windows, and although we spent little time there during our short stay, it was delight to come home each evening- apart from having everything one might practically need for a longer stay, Antoine's intriguing collection of art and objects lend the apartment the aura of a carefully curated private museum! It is a great size for a couple, or for 2 friends, or perhaps more- it might start to feel a little cramped with more than 3 people for a longer stay, but all the beautiful personal touches and conveniences make it an infinitely preferable choice to a hotel room. Antoine himself was very accommodating, and flexible about meeting us when our train was a little delayed. In summary, if we return to Paris, its very likely we will chose to stay here again!