We thoroughly enjoyed our week's stay in Raphaelle's apartment. It isn't a bland, functional space but a real little home which has clearly been developed and enriched over many years: the decor, the paintings and photos on the walls, the furniture and the keepsakes all contribute to the evocative atmosphere. It also means that there is plenty of everything - glasses, cutlery, tea-towels, pots and pans - whereas many properties provide only the bare minimum. Everything works well, though water pressure is a little low so make sure you start to run your bath nice and early! The main room is comfortable and elegant and overlooks Place Gambetta with its beautiful horse chestnut trees. Of course there is some noise from the street, but we enjoyed the bustle of this lively city centre - and you can hear nothing at all in the bedroom which is positioned at the back of the building. The situation of the apartment could hardly be better: the Rue de la Porte Dijeaux is just a minute or two away, there is an enormous Auchan supermarket within ten minutes' walk and the airport bus stops just around the corner - perfect. Raphaelle herself is welcoming and charming and has an excellent sense of humour; she is also reliable and efficient and was very patient with our dodgy French! We loved this apartment and we loved the city: can't wait to go back!