The apartment was perfect. I was looking initially in the Marais (Paris) and was slightly worried about the location in the Latin Quarter but it was as good as I could have hoped for. The transport was easy, we used the 21 and 28 buses which stop outside the apartment, but also used the underground to get around the city. The buses in particular were easy to take the stroller on.

As we had a restless toddler we didn't eat out, the closest pizza shop across the road towards Luxembourg Gardens did really good takeaway. We shopped for food in rue mouffetard mainly and just heated it up at home and made salads. The bread and the goats cheeses were a revelation. The kitchen was small but well equipped and had a view into the rear courtyard. For us the little parks in the area with play equipment were handy, as well as of course, Jardin des Plantes and Luxembourg Gardens.

The apartment was very clean and easy to live in, it was obvious it was not just a rental but someone's much cared for home, it was set out in a way that was elegant and comfortable, with an understated taste. I really liked the plain good quality of the cotton textiles, and the way the apartment was decorated so that it was respectful to the building. The owner and her daughter very helpful and easy to deal with. The information in the apartment about the area was well considered.

We stayed for 2 weeks and didn't want to leave and would love to return again.

Our family of three rented this village house in Bonnieux (Provence) for two weeks in March 2007. The house is rented by the owners, Americans who stay there a few weeks a year, and is listed on the Homeaway site. Christine, the owner, is great to deal with.

The house is located at the top of the village of Bonnieux, right on the main road. It's a typical village house, one room wide and two rooms deep. The living space extends over four floors, and you do need to be prepared to deal with narrow stairs to stay here.

The door from the street opens into the kitchen, with the dining room beyond. (Our family spent most of our recreational time in the dining room.) Stairs lead down to a small bedroom and a large, really nice bathroom (includes a washing machine). Another flight of stairs leads up to a small living room (couch converts to a bed) and a very pleasant master bedroom. At the top level is a small bathroom and a terrace. The landing area has a small refrigerator so you can store some food items near the terrace for outdoor dining.

The terrace has a beautiful view of the Luberon mountains, as does the master bedroom and the dining room.

The house is attractively furnished and has many special touches and extras. Although there isn't a lot of counter space, the kitchen is especially well equipped. We really enjoyed staying here and felt very much at home.

There are a few parking spaces up the street if you're lucky. We often parked on the narrow street below, or you can park in a big lot further up the village.

Bonnieux is a wonderful Luberon village with many good restaurants, cafes and shops. The views from this village are truly spectacular. There are two boulangeries near the bottom of the village, a butcher, and a grocery store. To fully enjoy this beautiful perched village, you do need to be prepared to do some walking up and down the various levels of the village.