I spent three nights at Zazie's wonderful BnB located in the heart of Paris. Here are a list of my experiences and impressions:

1. The neighbourhood: a perfect spot for sight-seeing. The area itself is lined with shops, boutiques, and cafes. All of Paris is easily accessible from here via foot, bus or metro. I was nervous heading to France by myself, but for any women, especially those travelling alone, this is a great spot. I felt very safe.

2. The room: the room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. A shower and sink are located within the sleeping quarters; the toilet just down the hall. The entire place is set up like a separate suite. A lift will take you to the apartment, so no need to lug bags up flights of stairs. Breakfast was included every morning, and it varied according to what was fresh that day (croissants, English muffins, coffee, fruit, etc.).

3. The host: Zazie *is* Paris. She is a lively, classy, and helpful host. She goes above and beyond, with a careful eye for detail: the bed is adorned with a beautiful hand-crafted lace covering, the table is set for breakfast with silver serving ware, fine fresh towels and organic soap awaits you for the bath. Knowing that I was travelling alone, Zazie brought me to a nearby mall, she introduced me to her local market, and she always made sure to send me off in the right direction of my destination, especially after learning how terrible I am with direction.

Staying at Zazie's elevated my trip. When I travel, I aim to sightsee, to taste new flavours, to hear new sounds... I'm not overly concerned with my lodgings as long as they are clean and safe. But Zazie offered me an entirely new experience: I felt Parisian. After exploring the city, I actually looked forward to spending some downtime at her apartment. I'm already looking forward to my next trip to Paris, and I fully intend on booking with Zazie again -- not just to stay at her apartment, but to see her again; she's a fantastic lady. And I would most certainly recommend her to all of my family and friends.

A hearty thank you, Zazie, for helping to make my trip a memorable one! A bientot!