I had the pleasure of staying at Vadim's home for 5 days. Despite booking less than 36 hours before arriving, Vadim promptly got in touch and helped with direction to and to check into his place despite him being out the country. His place is in Bellville, in north east Paris, a very culturally diverse part with lots of great restaurants, nightlife, and a burgeoning arts scene away from the tourist hordes. While somewhat of a walking distance away from central Paris (a rather pleasant walk), the Metro is right next to the apartment for easy access to all of Paris. As for the apartment, on arrival, Vadim had e-mailed his personal guide to area which I found helpful with tips of things to see, where to eat, and how to get around. His apartment was a tastefully decorated studio that was comfortable, with plenty of space, quite, and all amenities necessary. Overall, greatly enjoyed my stay there and would highly recommend it to anyone.