Carole's place was as near perfection as I could want as a retreat at the end of busy, tiring days seeing the sights of Paris. It's near a number of Metro lines and walkable for strolls to the Bastille or to Le Marais. Tucked back behind locked gates and on the ground floor, I felt very secure and had the added benefit of not having to carry luggage up and down flights of stairs. The bath is well appointed, as is the efficiency kitchen. (I would call it a "snacking" kitchen rather than a place for preparing whole meals.) Carole and her family were not at home during my visit, but she left me in the capable hands of her assistant, Alexandre, and Carole was so great about communications before my visit that I feel I got to know her a bit anyway. Fabulous!