Chantal made us feel very welcome by greeting us at the building's door. This was our first visit to Paris, and we speak barely any French, but Chantal made us feel very welcome in her flat. Our flight was delayed, but we texted Chantal to notify her of our later arrival, and she waited for us - no problem. She showed us the flat and how to work everything. Chantal was kind enough to give us a bottle of wine to celebrate our wedding anniversary too! The flat was very compact, but I think this is very typical of the city. It was very nicely decorated with original paintings by Chantal herself. The couch and chair were very comfortable. The dining table and chairs worked well. From the windows, you can see the pretty architecture of the building next door and you can see a little of the street below. You can even see the towers of Notre Dame from the flat. The bathroom was small but functional. My husband and I are used to stand-up showers, so using a tub with a handheld shower sprayer was an adjustment. The location was very central for sightseeing (very easy to walk to Notre Dame Cathedral, for example), which we loved. The bed in the loft area was soft, which I enjoyed, but my husband prefers a firmer mattress. We really enjoyed having a kitchen (with a small fridge, microwave, espresso machine, and stovetop), especially after traveling for a week prior and staying in hotels with no kitchen facilities. Having a kitchen was a nice way to save some money by dining at home for some meals. The neighborhood was very lively, especially on the weekend, with plenty of restaurants. There was some street noise, particularly on the weekend, so you may need earplugs if you are a light sleeper. There was a bakery just a few steps away, which was handy for purchasing baguettes and croissants. We also liked shopping for groceries at the nearby Monoprix. The flat is four flights up from the street level, but there's a small lift in the building. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this accommodation to others. Thank you for your hospitality, Chantal and Georges!