My friends and I spent 2 days in Fabienne's apartment.
Comments:
1. Location: the apartment can be reached with many transportation (bus, Metro or RER) from the airport, but there is no straight route.
2. Neighborhood: a little bit shocked. In my opinion, the location is not "friendly". It was crowded by black people and middle east people that just standing and looked us with suspicious. We were followed by some people while searching the apartment. Luckily there was a store so we go in there until they walked away.
3. The apartment: located on 3rd floor and no elevator. We go there on stairs. A little bit difficult since we brought heavy, big luggage. When entering the apartment, it smell not good, I think the smell of paint. Fabienne said that there was some renovation. Gas stove did not work. Dish washing machine was full of used tableware (I think from previous guest?) and did not work too. We finally knew after we message Fabienne that gas line and water line was closed, and from her instruction we opened the line so that we can cook and wash (not practical). The rest is OK.
4. The host: unfortunately the host was not there. There was a man that can not speak English, just French. We got trouble communicating with him. He just borrowed his cell phone when we need more info to Fabienne. Although we can communicate by phone with Fabienne in English (she speak English very well), we were disappointed because we did not expect that situation.
5. I think this apartment is fit for backpackers, not family with kids or people whose bring many luggage.