Benoit was a truly wonderful host. He had recently lost his regular cleaning person because she had had a baby, and had not been able to arrange another, so he went out of his way to come to Paris and clean the apartment himself and have it ready for us early on the day of our arrival. He was very quick with responses to our questions and helpful with suggestions for the neighborhood as well as tips on sites to get discounted tickets to shows and events. But the best part of the experience was staying in his 5th floor (top floor of an old beautiful building), very french, very comfortable apartment with a large terrace. Such an authentic experience. A real home. Lots and lots of interesting books and art and candles. A tub for soaking. Very quiet considering its location just a few blocks from the Champs de Mars. We would definitely stay at Benoit's place again.