Bruno is an outstanding host with a wonderful apartment in a real, non-touristy area of Paris. It is a 5 minute walk to the metro line where it is easy to get anywhere in the city, but we found ourselves staying more in the Belleville area than we expected, partially because of how great the neighbourhood is, and partially because of Bruno's exceptional knowledge of and recommendations for things to see, eat and do in the area. There is an exceptional boulangerie on the corner, Le Baratin restaurant only a few minutes away (highly recommended), and Parc de Belleville right around the corner, one of the best places for a scenic, local picnic we found in the entire city. Highly recommended, if we find ourselves back in Paris we would absolutely stay there again.