This was the best Airbnb experience I've had. The apartment is fun, eclectic, and sophisticated, as well as comfortable and, by Paris standards, large. The garden is a lovely bonus and the neighbors are laid-back and friendly. The vibe of the building and the whole neighborhood is relaxed and welcoming. You're within a quick walk of multiple metro lines and two beautiful, uncrowded parks, as well as great restaurants, grocers, etc. And Dominique made everything about check-in and check-out easy, even though she wasn't in the country during my stay. (Her friend met me with the key and a bottle of wine, couldn't have been simpler.) I was there for some very hot days in July 2015, including a week where the temperature was consistently over 100F, and while the apartment did get warm, it stayed surprisingly tolerable given the intensity of the heat wave.

I was lucky to spend a month in Dominique's apartment and I was sorry to leave at the end. If you have a chance to stay here, and you like the idea of being in Belleville, don't pass it up.