We loved our short stay at Phillipe's great little flat. It's incredibly close the Gare du Nord (the 3 minutes Phillipe mentions is NOT an exageration!) so transport is easy, espeically if, like us, you're arriving by Eurostar. For such a busy part of Paris, once you're inside it's really quiet, with just the sound of church bells if you open the windows. The flat is really comfortable and well-equipped, with a great shower and very comfy bed. Phillipe was really helpful, with recommendations for a wonderful local market as well as restaurants. (We recommend the Italien on the corner for delicious pizza and pasta!) We'll definitely be back.