Benoit's apartment may be one of my favorite places to stay in my 15+ countries and 10+ years of travel. I apologize for the length of this review but I'm still so happy with our experience! The Host: Benoit was so kind and helpful before, during, and after my trip... even with my inconsistent phone service and crazy schedule, he (and his lovely friend) made everything comfortable and welcoming. Great info sheet to answer most questions and any other questions were responded to quickly. He even left us a wonderful bottle of wine, which we quite enjoyed. Seriously, the best... The Location: Super easy to access from the Metro. Quiet building (with an elevator, yay!) that felt safe and secure. Great Montmartre location, with interesting surroundings - turn left towards Rue des Abbesses and you have wonderful restaurants, boutiques, markets, etc. - turn right towards Boulevard de Clichy and you have... well... a large assortment of sex shops and strip clubs. Clichy is really not that bad (Moulin Rouge 2 blocks away!), just a contrast to the rest of the neighborhood, and although I may not necessarily walk on the Blvd by myself at 2 in the morning, I never felt unsafe anywhere around the apartment. The Apartment: so fun. so comfortable. so clean. This place is so comfortable and creative that it was hard to leave. Benoit has done a fantastic job of arranging/decorating the space and including everything you could possibly need, making the apartment feel like home. the lofted bedroom is very comfortable and provides a nice cozy nest. It was so wonderful to sleep with the window above the bed open a bit to get a nice breeze. word of warning though: WATCH YOUR HEAD ON THE STAIRS AND IN THE LOFT! it will only take one time of groggy early morning headache to remind you though :) The kitchen is fully stocked and easy to navigate with helpful notes from Benoit. We never used the laundry but I imagine next time we will :) Plenty of space in the bathroom (counter/mirror space is sometimes hard to find in many apartments) and the inclusion of a hairdryer was much appreciated. The main living space has a great table, sofa, desk area and a great film library (never got to use the projector, but he provided great instructions). however, the thing that puts this apartment above all the rest is the view... absolutely breathtaking view of Sacre Coeur and the rooftops of Paris. Beautiful in the morning when the sun is rising and even better at night when the church is lit up. The windows offer a wonderful breeze without letting much noise from the street in. The apartment was clean and Benoit has a strict no shoes policy, which, once you take one look at the sidewalks and streets you're walking on all day, you will definitely appreciate. I could go on and on, but in summary: great experience and great value. Without a doubt I...