Didn't get a chance to meet Maxime in person, but indeed it is a lovely place, although the unit can be a bit small for a group that is more than 4 people. We were warned about the stairs by reading through the reviews, so cannot complain about it. However, some of the fixtures in the apartment do not seem to be well fixed to the wall, so we had to be extra cautious. Last but not least, the place is perfectly located in the centre, very near metro stations, Les Halles and many restaurants.