Sophie's place is great. The apartment is small but cozy, with a nice first-floor balcony. It's in the 10th arrondissement, an excellent location if (like me) you want to experience Paris more as a local and less as a tourist. If you do want to see the main tourist attractions, you can walk to the Seine in about half an hour, and there's also a metro stop just around the corner. There are several excellent restaurants within a block or two of the apartment. Sophie herself was out of town during my stay, but she was easy to reach and kept in touch to make sure I was having a good experience. A great trip overall -- recommenced.