Pierre and Duncan live in a charming apartment about a ten minute walk from the place de la Republique.The area seems more authentic and not that touristy, while it still isn't too far from the main tourist attractions. The apartment itself is beautifully decorated, clean and the bed is very comfy. Both Pierre and Duncan are great hosts. Pierre gave us some great tips of what to visit and how to get around. He also always gave us a heads-up if any demonstrations or protests were planned and told us which areas to avoid. Overall, we had a great stay and can definitely recommend staying there.