I do not like sharing flats, even with people I know, and tend to book separate studios for shorter stays, so was a bit wary of my upcoming visit. How wrong was I! Annick is one of the most inspiring, free, intelligent, thoughtful and considerate people I've ever met. Her flat is lovely, light and airy, filled with interesting objects, vintage furniture and amazing books, and impeccably clean. She is incredibly tactful and lets you keep yourself to yourself if you need privacy, yet makes little moving gestures of attention (I was having stressful time at work so she bought me lots of lovely chocolate!) and is a fantastic cook (she used to run a restaurant) - she cooked me dinner free of charge on my arrival night. All in all, I think I have made a great friend and am certainly intending to stay at Annick's whenever I travel to Paris from now on.