Charles was a great host and the apartment is very handy to the metro, bars, cafes and shops. However the apartment interior itself is getting tired and probably in need of some refurbishment. For example, we were advised not to open windows due to the difficulty in closing them and this meant the air became stale and overly warm. Overall the experience was ok but we felt the cost did not match the expectation but then again this is Paris and what do we know.