We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Valerie's apartment. She is a very welcoming, generous and helpful hostess. Her charming apartment was ideally situated for our first visit to Paris, being within walking distance of the Louvre, Musee d'Orsay, Notre Dame, Saint Chapelle, the Latin Quarter, the Luxembourg Gardens and more. With many lovely galleries and shops along the cobblestone streets, it was a pleasure just to stroll through the neighborhood on the way to the bakery and grocery store. And the subtle proximity to the metro and bus routes makes it a great home base from which to venture out to other arrondissements in Paris. We saw and did so much, yet we feel we barely scratched the surface. Her apartment is well equipped for experiencing life as a resident of Paris - i.e., some cooking, some laundry, night time TV, music, warm showers, etc. We hope to return soon and would love to stay at Valerie's again!