I had a great experience staying at Xavier's loft! The home is lovely and the room for guests is nice and big, gets nice light, etc. Xavier himself was a great host, and I am glad we got to meet and get to know each other a bit. I felt very comfortable and welcome, and it was a great place to come 'home' to after a long day out seeing the sights. It was SO nice to have a kitchen and laundry, etc, really made the stay comfortable. It was easy for me to get around Paris and surrounding areas, as Bastille and other metro stops are super close. I recommend staying here 100 percent. :) Major sights are walkable, and there are many many shops and cafes close by.