The best stay of our 10 day trip to France and the UK. Maryvonne is just like her apartment: elegant, sophisticated, inviting, and the perfect host. The location couldn't have been any better for central Paris (1 min walk to Luxembourg gardens). We were out til midnight most nights and it felt very safe walking home in her very happening neighborhood. Her apartment is set back off the main street and is next to an internal courtyard. The apartment is gorgeous with all modern appliances and amenities. There was construction going on during our visit but otherwise you will have a very quiet and peaceful sanctuary from the city. Maryvonne was the ideal host for us: helpful and friendly but unintrusive. Her English and our French was quite limited, but nothing a phrase book couldn't remedy. Book here if you can--you will not regret it. Next time I head to Paris, maryvonne will be the first to know :)