I had a wonderful stay at Sébastien's apartment. Sébastien was friendly, flexible when my flight was delayed, and full of practical advice about Paris. The apartment was even nicer than I expected, with its newly renovated kitchen and bathroom, enormous closet, and lovely views of rue Manin. The location, in one of my favorite arrondissements, was within walking distance of not only the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont but also the Canaux St. Martin and de l'Ourcq and the Cimetière du Père Lachaise. My only complaint was noise from the street at night, but it was nothing earplugs couldn't fix. I would stay at this apartment in a heartbeat the next time I come to Paris.