We had a wonderful experience with Xavier! He was very gracious, friendly, and helpful, and made us feel totally welcome. The information he provided about the apartment was accurate and easily understood. It's a wonderful big duplex apartment located in a fashionable street in a prime Paris area, the Marais--within walking distance of Notre Dame, the Pompidou Centre, Bastille, etc. It is also easily accessible through very nearby Metro to the entire city. The place has a very old world charm that makes you feel immediately at home. The fact that it is in fact the host's residence and kept in prime condition, with all the necessary amenities, makes one feel comfortably at home, and gives the place a sense of aliveness that is most delightful. The spacious open kitchen is a plus, as is the rain shower and the hand shower in the bathroom, and of course the very ample living room area and big flat TV screen. It is also quiet and residential, so one can fully rest at night. The measure of how much we liked the place is that we can easily see ourselves going back to Xavier's home for our next stay in Paris!