We had a wonderful time in Paris and our hostess Isabeau helped us tremendously. We had never been to France before and don't know a single word of the language so were complete novices. It was only by luck that we found ourselves near the basilica of Sacred Heart in Montmartre because we knew so little of the neighborhoods of Paris. Isabeau gave us good directions and at time even arranged taxis and tickets for us. She took a keen interest in our opportunity to enjoy the city and she also seemed to be genuinely interested in getting to know us and learn about our previous Airbnb experiences as we also are hosts in our own location. At the same time she always afforded us the privacy we wanted in the times we desired it. We left feeling that we will stay in touch on a personal basis. Our first contact was her offer to help us navigate the airport and find our way to her location so she was on the spot from the very beginning.
The neighborhood is easy to navigate and very convenient to the Metro stations. There a few bakeries and an Office Depot where we bought the appropriate converter to charge our phones. On Thursday there was a street market with plenty of fresh produce. There are at least two grocery stores in the area.
One thing which worked well for us was to order a large Caesar Salad and eat the greens but ask for a take-away container for the meats, hard boiled eggs and cheeses. This became our breakfast for the following morning along with a few bakery delicacies and Isabeau's coffee.
The apartment was extremely clean and efficient. One thing I appreciated was the corner cupboard which had a dozen hangers for our clothing. There is also a number of hooks on the back of the door so it was easy to keep ourselves organized. The toilet and bathroom is a bit far from the bedroom but as no one else is about it wasn't a problem. I haven't been in any other French apartment house. The guest room is right by the balcony which is convenient for those who smoke. (we do not.)
If I have any regret it is that our time in Paris was too short by I know I would have a welcome return there from Isabeau and I can certainly recommend her to other travelers!