Lovely, spacious flat in a very lively neighbourhood near Republique and the canal. We liked it a lot there, lots of bistros, cafes, bakeries and restaurants. The Marais is in walking distance (if you like walking) with great shopping and eating. Centre Pompidou is not far (we walked), Musee Picasso, arts and culture everywhere. We didn't met Josy personally, but we could always communicate with her and her friend Marie-Louise, who let us into the flat and was ver helpful as well. The flat is not in one of those typical old Parisian builings with high ceilings and ornaments on the ceilings, but you have space and light and an elevator - and actually it is a nice modern architecture. We stayed there with our two daughters (12 and 14) and we were super happy. We would definitely come back.