marcomario's apartment is everything i had hoped and more: i was attracted by the vintage aesthetic decor and all the beautiful books, at a very reasonable price, and arrived to find a warm, cosy inviting and natural light-filled space, and it was the perfect hideaway in a non-touristy, very local and vibrant part of paris that i really love. The apartment is surrounded by excellent cafes, bookshops, local bars, gourmet épiceries, organic bakeries and grocers, and late night eateries all within a radius of a few blocks, and situated directly between the metro stops belleville and pyrenees so is very well connected and really easy to get around paris from there, and also has the very picturesque parc des buttes-chaumont gardens just a short walk away. The apartment has central heating (and the water in the shower is piping hot) so i was super warm and cosy inside the flat on the chilly november nights and mornings, the bed (and the feather pillows) are super comfortable and i really had the best sleeps as the flat is also really quiet and calm inside, even though its right in the heart of belleville as the double glazed windows keep out street noise. Oh, and there's also a sofa-bed for friends to stay! Marcomario had excellent communication before and during my stay, and i had a very warm welcome and a lovely chat with him on my arrival at the flat to collect the keys. I stayed a week and was sad to leave, as it really felt like home as soon as i settled in, i would recommend it to anyone seeking a real parisian experience in a hip local neighbourhood with amazing views of paris and away from the hoardes of tourists. i wish i could go back already!! thanks again marcomario :)