If you want to feel like a local, this is the place to come. Eric's very stylish home is set right next to his working studio (his fab artwork is dotted around the apartment) just off a lovely inner courtyard making it super quiet after the bustle of the city. The flat is spacious but compact, cleverly designed to maximise every inch. The beds are super comfy, the lounge area is quirky and the cute mini kitchen is perfect for making a quick breakfast before heading out to explore. The canal, Bastille and Marais are walkable but if you do want to jump on the Metro, the station is only 2 mins walk. There are good restaurants nearby and a fantastic artisan bakery right across the road. It's a proper slice of real-life Paris and as far away from homogenous 'hotel schmotel' living as you can get. Book it!