We absolutely loved Professor Andree’s lovely flat. It is located in a very safe, residential Paris neighborhood in the lively historical Montparnasse area. It is just steps from the metro stop and less than 3 blocks from the RER B station of Port Royal. The home is extremely clean with 2 bedrooms, along with two baths. The bright sunny rooms are filled with scholarly books on all subjects, a collection of CDs and DVDs, and decorated with artwork and pieces from around the world. The place is perfect for 2 single people or 2 couples traveling on business or holiday. The Wifi was reliable and the rooms had plenty of light, perfect for using the computer or for reading. We were happy that Professor Andree practices the very hygienic Taiwanese & Japanese habit of removing outdoor shoes at the entrance which keeps the inside of the home clean and sanitary.

For inside the city, we took the metro everywhere. We easily took the RER B to and from the airport. The Navigo Decouverte weekly pass, which gives unlimited rides on trains, metro, buses, is the most economical way to travel ( bring a small passport type photo which they glue to the pass when your purchase it). We purchased the pass at the RER station at CDG airport upon arrival in Paris where they kindly assemble the pass AND they accept US credit cards including American Express.

It was fun living like locals: going out in the morning to catch the train, shopping for groceries at the Franprix across the street, running out to get a crepe. During our stay, there was a one day train strike that was pre -announced, so we planned for it and left early, just like the locals do. Evidently transit strikes are fairly common in Paris, so the residents have learned to just co-exist with it.

We would definitely stay there again when we return to Paris. Thank you, Professor Andree!