terrific welcome, host flexible about check in time, gave us plenty of advice about the area. despite closeness to Paris and access, the apartment was very calm, even at the height of a nearby fair. note the subway runs below it, so there is an almost imperceptible tremble (which i didn’t pick up on until i started to pay attention). Another great thing about the apt: direct sunlight every day! Also very close to a cute closed market, held twice a week.