This apt is exactly as advertised. The balcony has the most amazing view of Notre Dame - a great place for enjoying your baguette and coffee. The location is excellent - right on the Seine. Communication was perfect. Everything you need is right there- both inside and out!! There are stairs and they are narrow- so you do have to maneuver your suitcase up them as elevator does not go from bottom to top. Fine for us but maybe not for others. Fantastique!!