We had a great stay. Michel met us at the apartment though we were 20 minutes late and told us about the wine bars nearby (which we enjoyed very much). Canal-St-Martin is a great area: It is an easy walk to Gare du Nord and Gare de l'est, and there are many metro stations within walking distance. The shops along Rue Marseilles and Lancry are interesting. We fell in love with Paris again. Thank you Michel for a great experience!