Sylvain is awesome, met us as we walked up and gave us a thorough orientation to both the neighborhood and his place. The neighborhood felt a bit rough initially, but as we got to know Paris it became much more comfortable. The flat is quite secure, with multiple security doors before you even reach it. Everything we needed was there, and we were very comfortable. Only 2 drawbacks, and these would depend on preference. The bed, while nice and large, is pretty firm, so by the end of a week my hubby was hurting a bit. Also, the people below smoke (A very common thing in Europe), so if you are allergic (we're not, but have friends who are) you might have some issues (the flat itself was not smoky though). Overall, it's a good location, good value, easy access to metro and food, and we enjoyed Sylvain's hospitality very much! Recommend!