Beautiful view of the Eiffel and its vicinity indeed as Sophie described it. The apartment is only a short drive from Gare du Nord. So it won't cost much by taxi to get there by train. There are bus stops by the main entrance of the building, so again getting around by public transport is convenient.
Sophie has an exquisite taste for art, so it has been a pleasure sitting amongst her collections just looking.
Our lady host was very generous to provide her guests with lots of local information which was extremely helpful, as I don't quite speak French and asking for direction was a bit of a challenge.
The apartment was trully a home away from home. My parents, whom I planned the trip specially for, absolutely adored the lovely place that Sophie offered. Hope to return someday!