René's place was everything one could wish for, especially for those who appreciate pre Second Empire Paris . The apartment is entered of the beautiful Passage Verdeau described by Zola in "Nana". Inside the apartment the furnishings and accessories are stylish and fit the classic decor of the period, enhanced by the lovely prints and paintings, most by the owner. The location is perfect and it's a delight to explore all the little streets full of interesting buildings and wonderful small restaurants by young, creative chefs. René is what one hopes for in a host. He was kind and thoughtful and was always prompt to reply to any question before or during the rental and checked in to make sure that everything was fine. Meziane, who greeted us and checked us out went beyond the call of duty when our taxi appeared to be cancelled because of the recent strike affecting fuel availability. He contacted his own network to find a cab and stayed with us until we were on our way. Thank you for a truly Parisian two weeks.