Claire was a very receptive, warm and available host. Her apartment is very well equipped, particularly for people wanting to have some meals in (Paris restaurant prices can really add up!) We should add that this is a very busy, hopping area of Paris, with a huge 2x a week street market right outside her windows. We enjoyed this, but it may not be for those hoping for something a bit quieter. Location was great, right outside a metro station. Would recommend to others.