Staying in Paris at Raphaelle's apartment is both wonderful and easy! She came to meet us at the apartment when we arrived and gave us a nice little tour. The apartment is as pictured and described. It was clean, safe and very easy to get to from the Metro and via Taxi. It's pretty well located nearby a major shopping area, so restaurants and shopping options are easy to find. Tons of nightlife. While it was close, the apartment was very quiet at night. Super cute decor and has everything you would need for a stay including a fully furnished kitchen and a washer and dryer. Only thing is if you are leaving to explore the city late at night, there are no switches in the hallways to illuminate the stairs, so there is a safety concern. There is a switch by the front door of the building, but that dosent help when you are getting out of the unit. Anyhow, it was a wonderful stay and would love to stay there again next time we are in Paris!