Josephine is a welcoming and attentive host and her apartment provided a perfect base for our family’s visit to Paris. The neighborhood has wonderful shops and restaurants, and we loved visiting the Raspail market ("bio" on Sundays) which is just a few blocks away. There are also great metro and bus options nearby. As others have attested: the apartment is in excellent condition, tastefully and comfortably furnished to make the best use of the space. (Our fifteen year old slept quite comfortably on the sofa bed mattress.) We were made to feel welcome with a fridge stocked with basics so that we did not need to immediately run to buy groceries. (We used the kitchen to prepare simple breakfasts each morning.) It was quite warm in Paris when we arrived, but we slept comfortably with the windows open at night and with fans that Josephine provided for added circulation. She was easily in touch if we had a question during our stay after meeting us the day of our arrival. We heartily recommend Josephine’s apartment!