Antoine was the perfect host, even left us some wine and snacks as a welcome. Our plane was delayed and he was extremely flexible and easy-going. His apartment was beyond cozy, and decorated with a lovely artistic flair that made it feel like home. His place wasn't just adorable, it was also spotlessly clean and steeped in old world Parisian charm, with large antique windows that overlook the quaint street. The boulangerie on the corner made a lazy gourmet breakfast super easy and inexpensive. Their almond croissants and pistachio eclairs were delectable.

Transportation is also easy. The metro on Gobelins is very close by. And a short stroll in the opposite direction is the Seine, and Les Jardin des Plantes, with its zoo, multiple gardens and museum; nearby you can pick up the batobus and see all the usual sites, should you desire.

Rue Mouffetard is less than a five minute walk away and something not to be missed. The inspiration for Hemingway's Movable Feast, the street is peppered with cafes and shops, so cinematic, one feels as though you're part of a painting, albeit a delectable one. All in all, Antoine's apartment was the perfect place to stay... And he was the ideal host. The only negative was that we had to eventually leave.