The apartment was exactly as described. We traveled as a family with two teenagers and loved the restaurants, bakeries and stores that were right outside our door. My 14-year-old son was fascinated by the view from the loft and literally spent hours sitting in the chair watching Paris go by. It was exciting for us to be able to see the major sites while sitting on the couch eating our bread and cheese and looking out the window at the Eiffel tower. Bertrand's parents met us on our arrival and added to our experience as they explained the neighborhood and the specifics of the apartment. We would recommend the apartment.