Clemence was very communicative and responsive before, during, and after our stay at her apartment. We really appreciated her flexibility and willingness to work with us on our arrival time as we had an early morning arrival at CDG and later an early morning departure from Gare de Lyon. Her flat is a quick & easy ride from the airport on the RER, or a 5 minute walk from Odéon metro, so it's a fantastic central base from which to explore the city. You're right at Luxembourg gardens, and Notre Dame/Louvre are walkable. There's a nice little bakery, pharmacy, and small supermarket just down the street, along with several restaurants (we liked Au Petite Suisse, friendly and reasonably priced), and fast food also nearby if you are so inclined (don't do it, you're in Paris).

We met Clemence at the apartment, which was cozy and we instantly felt right at home. The windows are great, making the place very bright and we could easily open them when the weather permitted. The bed was great, not too firm, and the window directly above is pretty cool, allowing you to lay there and watch the clouds or stars. It was very quiet, we never heard neighbors or any traffic.

Space is at a premium and the building is very old, so do not be surprised to find non-conventional dimensions. For example, with two people plus carry-on sized luggage in the lift, I thought for a moment we might need a can opener to get out... but it was fine and made for a good laugh. Taller folks, take note that there are low angled ceilings in parts of the apartment and also know that the tub is quite small and bathing will probably require some squatting which wasn't a major issue for us. Hot water & water pressure were fine, as was the WiFi. The kitchen has a fridge, dishwasher, toaster, and microwave if you plan to cook, but we did not take advantage of this. There was cable TV, but we didn't spend much time checking that out.

We really enjoyed our time chatting with Clemence and staying at her place, and we felt it made for a truly unique Parisian experience!