Olivier was very helpful before we arrived, sending emails with travel information from the airport to his apartment. He also sent information about things to see and do in his neighborhood. When we arrived he was waiting for us and showed us how to use all the appliances in his apartment. The apartment is small but has everything you need. It is clean and comfortable. The neighborhood is busy and a little noisy with the windows open, but very accessible to RER (railroad) Metro and buses. We felt like locals in a very short time.