This is NOT a generic apartment intended solely for tourists and furnished with Ikea furniture. On the contrary, Laurence’s flat is very classy and unique, with distinctive furniture in the living room, eighteenth-century prints of scenes from India hanging on the walls, and especially, a collection of sculptures in wood and bronze, the work of her husband, one of the greatest plastic artists of the twentieth century. There are a dozen of them, and each is a thing of beauty. The apartment is calm, with a lovely view of the dome of the Invalides above the treetops. On the practical side, it is a fourth-floor walkup, which can be a challenge for persons with heavy suitcases. Also, the kitchen, while functional, is small and in need of an update. Laurence herself is a delightful person and an attentive host. She quickly responded to our messages and came over to the apartment on a couple of occasions to reset the television, etc. The neighborhood is a wonderland of specialty food shops and intimate restaurants. Highly recommended.