A great place to stay and great value. Ben and his wife were super nice and helpful, making me feel completely at home. The apartment is completely and beautifully modernized--something that is relatively rare in Paris--without losing its original charm. The room I stayed in was very comfortable, with a sofa bed that could easily accommodate two people. Having stayed in some different neighborhoods across northern Paris (17th, 18th, 19th, etc) Batignolles is one of the nicest by far--classic Parisian neighborhood with all the shops and energy you would expect. The metro stop is a few steps away and an easy ride (<30 mins) into the center. Highly recommended!