Gerard was a fantastic host. First, I was already staying at a different place that was not suitable for me so I needed to find something fast and Gerard was very quick to respond. He also was very attentive; he likes to have a conversation and puts you at ease. He called me to assure that I knew he had accepted my request. Gerard also is very generous. He likes to show off his talent for making bread which he offered me for breakfast to make tartines. Gerard speaks English and although he thinks it is not very good, it is one of the better speakers for a non English French hosts that I have encountered. The setup is that you sleep in the private room and sleeps on the couch. This arrangement is very common in Paris so don't be put off by this setup, it went very smoothly and when the timing permits, I will be first to knock on Gerard's door for future stays.