Valerie’s house is lovely and stylishly done in a slightly quirky manner. It feels very much like the real young family home it is and it is all the better for it. It was very hot for the few days we were in Paris and the house was a calm oasis when needed. The front courtyard was particularly great for breakfast and playing cards in the evening, with a local cat to keep us company while neighbours offered bonjours. We didn’t cook, but you certainly could as they obviously like to cook themselves. The area will be too colourful for some and I might not recommend it for females by themselves after dark, but this is a major city and it makes for interesting food choices. Our family had a great stay and we would highly recommend Valare’s place!