I didn't get to meet Silvia, however, my husband and I had an incredible time staying in our room at her apartment. It is in a beautiful building and she is doing an incredible job renovating it while still keeping the historical aspects of the space. Her mom went out of her way to review all her favorite places in Paris and was so sweet to us despite how disheveled we might have looked after our flight from the U.S. The neighborhood was also extremely safe and beautiful. I would highly recommend staying here if you are planning a trip to Paris.