My friend and I had a wonderful week at Catherine's place. The unit is two levels: The main floor - a study with a very cool and comfy pull-down bed, living room/dining room, kitchen, full bath and gorgeous outdoor private garden. The downstairs - has another larger bedroom with a full bath, laundry, and a smaller living room/study.
There was tons of hot water when showering, tons of towels, the beds were comfortable, and we had everything we needed in the kitchen. We really enjoyed the garden in the morning and at the end of the day.
Catherine and Bernard were there to greet us upon our arrival to show us where everything was and how everything worked. They're absolutely lovely.
Their apartment is just around the corner from a large grocery store and the Paris Metro. We took the #1, #6 and RER A trains all over Paris. Hint: When taking the #1 or #6 trains, go in and out at exit #1 across the street from the Casino Supermarche (supermarket) which avoids a lot of walking around underground.
Our two favorite restaurants in the area were Le Picotin (French) and Bao Wong (Asian). Make a reservation if you want to go to Le Picotin or we got lucky arriving just when they opened at 19:30. We also had an earlier meal one night at Le Cozy which was delicious.
Catherine and Bernard were wonderful hosts. Thanks so much for a wonderful week!