I was urgently looking for an accommodation and was extremely blessed to find Gerard! He was very prompted, and was accommodating to my request to reach his house earlier. Although the neighborhood might be a little doubtful for a single girl like me (no problem for males), Gerard's apartment is just a stone throw away from the metro exit and he has made my stay extremely safe and memorable. His apartment is cosy and clean, and has almost everything you need. The place is just less than 30mins from the main attractions (actually the Parisian metro service is pretty good) and the metro line brings you to Gare Du Nord. There's also a bus that brings you straight to the airport within 1 hour's time. So don't be put off by the far location. He personally see to my safety (texting me to take note of my return timing and even personally fetched me from the metro station when I returned late), accompanied me to the Sacré Coeur when his schedule allowed him, packed bread for me to bring out for lunch. He gave you the privacy you need yet unselfishly shared his lifestyle and good food knowledge to me. He made one of the best breakfasts (homemade bread and jams, missing them already!) and wait for you to eat your meals together. Gerard is sincere, accommodating and one of the sweetest guy I have known. He has done way more than just a host and I'm really glad my original plan didn't work out so that I would have the opportunity to be hosted by him in Paris, especially for a solo girl traveler like me. It will be your good fortunate to stay and know him, whether you like to spend time with a Parisian or just need a safe and cosy accommodation. Thank you so much Gerard, you have no idea how you have touched and made my trip so enjoyable by your warm hospitality and sincerity. :) All the best to you and really hope you can come to Singapore someday so that I can return his favour. Merci Gerard!