Everything about our stay in Xavier's lovely apartment was 'perfect' (in the words of my 16-year old niece, who is not usually one for such praise)! The location is fantastic, both in terms of convenience - one stop from Gare du Nord on the RER - and feeling right in the heart of Paris. There is all the lively hustle and bustle of the rue Montorgueil on the doorstep, but the apartment itself is calm and quiet. It is both stylish and cozy and felt like a home from home the moment we walked in, partly due to Xavier's warm and professional welcome. Both the bed and sofa bed were comfortable and even on one very hot night, we had no trouble sleeping. The bathroom and kitchen were everything they ought to be and it was handy to have a separate toilet. The apartment is in an amazing position for sightseeing and once there we walked nearly everywhere. The whole area felt very friendly and we got a real buzz from seeing the church of Saint Eustache from so many different points in Paris. In the evening there were lots of great restaurant options within minutes of the apartment -something for every taste and pocket. We felt so lucky to be staying in Xavier's apartment!