Max’s flat is incredibly charming and inviting. If I were to narrow the list down to a few items, I would say: prime location, the smart split-bath and the wonderful hosts! Max and his mom, Sylvie, put so much heart, thought and care into the home. The flat features period charm but with luxurious modern amenities. Full American kitchen, washing machine, strong-pressure shower with lots of hot water. The TV den is a cute loft up a ladder and the bedroom is also a loft with a very comfortable queen bed. The views from the front rooms are stunning. It stares directly at the historical Hotel de Ville with its distinguished façade and the Seine. The skyline of other historical buildings can be seen from this top floor penthouse. It was my boyfriend's first trip to Europe and the flat exceeded our expectations. Max and Sylvie were so sweet. They draped an American flag at the entrance, they left us champagne and snacks and Paris souvenirs for us to take home. But the best part of the move-in was meeting energetic Sylvie. She waited for us on a Saturday at noon. Max allowed an early check-in. She grabbed our suitcase and went right up the 98-stairs. If anyone has discovered the fountain-of-youth, it is Sylvie. She is bright and bubbly and spent half an hour giving us information on the loft and orientated us to the layout of Paris from the balcony deck. We took in the breathless rooftop views. We felt like we knew Sylvie forever and could have spent all afternoon with her. She continued to keep in touch with us and gave us plenty of info on Normandy, the next leg of our trip. We are so happy we chose this flat and grateful to Max for his generosity in sharing his special home. (Don't fret over the 98-steps, they are very easy to climb.)