Laura was a wonderful host, and her place is fantastic. It is shielded from the noisy streets of this part of Paris, but with windows with a view to a small green space. The apartment was perfect for me traveling alone, and probably great for a couple.
A big plus: we had a terrible heat wave on one day (high over 100F), but the place stayed perfectly cool.
I chose this area so I could learn about a new neighborhood, and so I could walk to some of my favorites such as the area around the canal, and my favorite music venue at Chateau D'eau. I discovered some great bakeries and restaurants nearby. In particular, Les Acolytes.