It had always been a dream to make it to Paris. Finally, we were doing so on our 50th wedding anniversary. I couldn't think of a place and location more romantic than this wonderful apartment on Ile Saint Louis. Every time we crossed Pont Marie in the evening we pinched ourselves over the beauty of its location. The apartment is just as described, very tastefully furnished in old Parisian style in a 17th Century building. When entering the courtyard one is greeted by a statue sculpted by the girlfriend of Rodin. We wanted for nothing. The kitchen was well equipped; there is nice sitting area to wind down and have a class of wine and some fromage after an exhausting day; a working area with a large round table to plan your day; and best of all, there is a large and very comfortable bed on which to end the day, so comfortable you don't want to get up. We had concerns about distances and transportation. That ended up being unwarranted. The apartment is a two minute walk to the main street on Ile Saint Louis; a five minute walk to Notre Dame and the nearest Metro and RER (railroad) station. The owner has a truly distinctive eye for interior decoration with lovely objects d'arte generously placed and mirrors galore.

Our host, Angie LeFort, "an American in Paris" was there to meet us when we arrived; she was available almost instantly by messaging or telephone to resolve any problem for which we had to contact her several times. We needed a converter, she was there; we needed something fixed, she was there; we wanted a wonderful restaurant to celebrate our anniversary, she not only made the reservations but got us window table; we needed general information on just how to get around, she was there. We lost a wallet with cash and credit cards. She was there not only offering an advance if needed but encouraging us to enjoy Paris nonetheless. We did. The day before our departure we were advised by the airlines, via email, not to take a taxi to the airport as Air France employees were going to block traffic and we could miss our flight. They recommended we take the railroad. Angie realized, due to a health problem, we would have a tough time with our luggage walking the distance to the railroad station. She came the next morning and helped us carry our luggage to the railroad station. We were ever so grateful to her. For us, Angie was the brightest light in Paris, beating even the beams coming from the Eiffel Tower. She is an eager professional and talented woman whose goal is to ensure your stay in Paris is as enjoyable as possible. We will be back for sure.

Alan and Mary