If you want the experience of living in Paris, this is perfect - not fancy, but charming and "real." Two sets of amazing double glass doors provide a huge amount of light and open onto tiny balconies from which you can glimpse the top of the Eiffel Tower or the Bastille monument and view the streets below from 6 stories up (thank goodness for the elevator). The location is fantastic, only a 5-minute walk to either of two different Metro lines or bus. Both building & neighborhood are safe & secure. A variety of stores, bakeries, restaurants of all types, and activities are within a very short walk. The apartment itself is very snug and technically a studio, but I don't lump it with typical studios because the comfortable king-sized bed is in its own alcove and there are comfortable chairs that form a nice sitting area near the windows, between the bed and dining table. The kitchen is tiny but well laid out - with a small dishwasher, a 2-burner hot plate, fridge, microwave, and a French press for coffee. There is a separate area with a desk & desk chair, and a TV that gets CNN International in English. I mentioned that the space is tight, yet despite my husband & I having two large suitcases and two carry-on sized bags as well, we were able to get completely unpacked and to hang our clothes (it just took a little creativity, because there are quite a few things already occupying much of the space). The bathroom is tiny but well-appointed, with a shower that can accommodate anyone of less that XXL girth with height to spare, plenty of hot water & water pressure, and a washing machine without dryer. The apartment has very adequate means for hanging clothes to dry, an iron, hair dryer and even a flat-iron for hair. The host, Annic, generously provided MUCH more than just the essentials - from the makings for a full American breakfast to laundry detergent to toothpaste! She was waiting for us outside when we arrived, showed us every detail to make our stay flawless, and was ultra-accommodating.