Gloria and her daughter were lovely, friendly hosts; my room was warm, my bed spacious; and the shower most welcome after my flaneuring about Paris. The proximity to a metro station was a godsend. I never had to wait more than a few minutes for a train, and was soon transported to the city’s magnificent art galleries and museums. The area felt safe, even at night, and has plenty of reasonably priced cafés and restaurants. This was my first experience of AirBnB, and it could not have been more positive.