Claire was an exceptional host. She met us at Gare de Nord to be sure we found our way to her place and spent an hour or so with us when we arrived to tell us all about the neighbourhood. Her apartment is lovely - exactly as advertised and well located... just a couple of blocks from Gare de Nord ... a block away from a wonderful market and lots of little corner stores. Her apartment was comfy and quiet ... a great place to come home to at the end of the day.