Thierry's apartment is a beautiful, comfortable, atmospheric loft in the Bastille area, the coolest, most vibrant part of Paris, full of wonderful new restaurants and fun little bars. During the summer, the streets are full of people. But Thierry's 4th-floor apartment looks onto a quiet courtyard full of flowers, so it feels tucked away from the busy streets even though it's right in the middle of all the excitement. Best for one person or a couple, it is a lovely, calm haven. Just a few blocks away is the Aligre market, the oldest covered market in Paris. If you like to cook, you couldn't ask for a better place to shop. Thierry is an incredibly generous and thoughtful host; he went out of his way to make sure I had everything I needed and showed me around the neighborhood. I felt at home immediately. I could not have asked for a better Airbnb experience!