This is the fourth rental apartment we have stayed in in Paris over the past two years (two VRBOs and two Airbnbs), and it was the first apartment we stayed in that was the owner's primary residence. Didier is an outstanding host, kind, responsive, and attentive to every detail. He met me ten days in advance of our reservation to give me the keys because our family was going to be in Brittany beforehand and we were unsure of our exact arrival time in Paris. The apartment is truly beautiful and the main room and kitchen are quite spacious by Paris standards. The place is comfortable and decorated beautifully (especially the paintings throughout the apartment). The apartment, which overlooks the building's courtyard is very quiet, and even though it's on the ground floor, it's light and airy. We appreciated all the windows, as we were staying their during a recent heatwave, and managed to keep cooler with all the cross currents. There is even a little table just outside his door, where you can sit and enjoy a drink or a meal surrounded by the grape vines Didier planted and by the many plants throughout the courtyard. Batignolles is a very cool neighborhood with great restaurants, bars, and a market - but away from the crowds of tourists. The Square des Batignolles and Parc Martin Luther King are within a quick walking distance, and our children enjoyed playing there. We highly recommend Didier's apartment. Didier is a wonderful host.