We had a wonderful time in Paris and I am certain that one of the main reasons was staying in Helen's apartment. I went to work and took my mother and my children (3 and 1 year old). If you are going to Paris with kids, I point out that that apartment is not baby proof, but it is manageable just fine and easily. There is a nice parc nearby and my kids loved it. The apartment is close to public transportation (subway stations 6 and 14 in a walk distance) and a great bus line (27) within 1-minute walk that will take you to the Louvre and Jardin de Luxembourg, for example. And there is everything close: markets, boulangeries, brasseries ... The apartment itself is great. But Helen is wonderful! What a great, nice and kind person. She made my stay easier and helped in everything I needed.