Stéphane is a great host. He made sure we are settled properly in the apartment on our arrival. A bottle of wine as a welcome treat was a pleasant introduction to French hospitality. Directions and information provided by Stéphane was very helpful. We find the apartment according to its listing and was very happy that it was centrally located. The neighborhood was lively and though there was extra noise at night(Friday), this was easily negated by closing the windows. We love the authentic wood furnishings. Though we did not require the washer and dryer, I thought it was nice of Stephane to have it handy. My family of 4 had been traveling for the past 15 days and were about to use up our luggage(clothing...). His kitchen is furnished with new essentials(coffee maker, oven, microwave, etc.). Conveniently, a supermarket is just a few steps from the apartment. It did not only save me money on pricey restaurant menu but we were able to cook according to our taste. Actually, the neighborhood offers a variety of restaurant and dining options. The Louvre was just a few minutes walk. The train station(Etienne Marcel) is about 5 minutes walk and was very convenient for our Versailles Castle visit.

I was impressed by Stephane for ensuring our smooth transfer to the airport. Seeing our 4 heavy suitcases, Stephane arranged the taxi transfer at 6am in the morning(It would have been a challenge since I am not a francophone). I would definitely recommend Stephane and his apartment to other Airbnb users/travelers to Paris.