Raphael's apartment was the perfect home base for exploring Paris: bright, clean, airy, close to transit, and with all the amenities you need to pack light and live easy. The washer/dryer and the excellent shower were special standouts.
The neighborhood around metro Guy Môquet is a great slice of Parisian life, with working people of all backgrounds, children playing, dogs trotting, and people going about their business. The cul-de-sac is quiet but lively. Plenty of nearby amenities and don't miss Boulangerie Basso or a Syrian meal at Syriana, both just down the street.
Raphael is a thoughtful host and provides plenty of information for guests with or without any French to get by in the apartment and the neighborhood. I think we will be returning soon, and we'd love to stay with Raphael.