Monic has a wonderful apartment in a fantastic location. She was a great host during the five days I spent at her place. For the price, amenities, and location, it is an excellent option when visiting Paris.

A few thoughts:

First and foremost - this apartment is as small as an apartment can be. I expected this, but it is important to you minimize the amount of luggage you bring with you, as there isn't a ton of room to store things.

That being said, the apartment makes very good use of the space that it has and is relatively comfortable to stay in.

The shower and toilet work fine, the kitchen has all the amenities you need to make breakfast and other smaller meals in, and the table (ingeniously connected and capable of storing against the wall) gives you space to eat, work, read, or whatever else. My girlfriend and I spent multiple mornings working in the apartment and we not particularly uncomfortable, even though it is such a small space.

The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars and not 5 is the bed – while it is quite large and well designed as a loft above the kitchen, it is not very well padded, and led me to wake up with a sore back most mornings. It's definitely comfortable enough to sleep in, but as someone with back problems, it wasn't the best sleeping situation.

The biggest advantage to staying here is the location. This apartment in my opinion is located in one of the BEST areas in the city – rue montorgueil. This street is lined with everything you need – boulangeries, cafes, bars, and grocery stores. It's located very close to Les Halles, Centre Pompidu, and many metro stops which can easily get you to any part of the city you desire.

Monic was a great host. Very, very good at keeping in contact and arranging logistics to meet upon arrival, also very friendly, and a great resource for insight and advice as to what to see and where to go in the city.

All in all I would very much recommend staying at Monic's place. If you're comfortable in tight spaces, it's your best option for an affordable, comfortable nest in the heart of Paris!