Marie and her son Joe were most welcoming, prior and on arrival! My boyfriend and I booked the charming little chambre, which echoed with character. There's a lovely little cafe and bakery (grumpy lady, but best baguettes!) at the end of the alley. We walked almost everywhere - down to Boulevard Haussmann and Arch of Triumph! Great transport links and comfy bed...found my little base in gay Paris! x