Zazie’s place in Saint Germain is a great option for an authentic stay in Paris. You see Zazie every morning for breakfast (a warm croissant and a few other goodies) and she gives you tips about where to go. She is lovely and her place is warm, spacious and pretty. Saint Germain is a great spot near the Luxembourg gardens, Saint Sulpice, Montparnasse and a short walk to Notre Dame and Shakespeare and co. It’s also just a really nice, buzzing area with lots of shops and restaurants and main strips like Boulevard Saint Germain. I was in Paris during the train strike so it was good to be walking distance to nice spots. I felt safe here walking in the dark as a young woman because it is busy, even in winter. Would recommend for a comfortable, well-located stay.