I had a wonderful time at Fred's shared flat in the Bastille district! it's in a great location, you'll really be at the center of it all, and it's only a short walk from the metro, the Marais and there are tons of great cafes and bars near it! Fred was an excellent and friendly host and it was great to chat with him and just hang out on the terrace. All-in-all, a good place to come back to after a long day of sightseeing in Paris. P.S. Youpie the cat is adorable!