Philippe's place was absolutely perfect for my husband and I during our anniversary week. Welcomed by a bottle of wine from Philippe, he showed us around the apartment, and each room is filled with such character, it had a way of making us feel very much at home in the apartment and at home in France. We felt as if we were waking up into a room and building we had lived in for years and it gave a holiday a comfortable and truly relaxing tone. We started each day with coffee at the dining room table with the windows open and the sun and sound of the Paris streets coming in. The bed was very comfortable and we slept soundly. Kitchen, bathroom, shower all worked excellent and served us well. The surrounding neighborhood was also ideal, it was quiet but had a good number of cafes, stores and incredibly easy access to the Metro to get anywhere. 217 for dinner and Boulangerie Daumesnil for morning croissants are a must. Highly recommend!