Staying in the 17th at Franck's appartment was the right choice for our first trip to Paris. Franck is a great, responsive, and welcoming host. Also a great location, AMAZING views from the terrace, and such a comfortable home. By happenstance, his living room is laid out almost exactly like my own in the States, so it was so easy to settle in and feel at home. Within a three block radius you have everything you need — Metro stop, great food, and lots of markets. There's a great pharmacy just downstairs, and I got my French skincare product fix there!! I would definitely stay here again!