Staying with Aline, Pierre, and their kids was great. They are fun to talk with, and generous with their amazing deserts! Their home is also modern, open, and airy, but also cozy and inviting. The guest room is "garden level" making it cool on hot days, and it has a sizable window that opens onto the garden, which makes the room feel fresh and breezy. The room has been very thoughtfully organized for guests, complete with water boiler, coffee, tea and library in-room, and it is nice to have a private bathroom, especially if you have jet-lag or otherwise keeps strange hours. The neighborhood is lively, the shopkeepers are friendly, and there are a number of metro stops within close walking distance.