It's a beautiful room in an old apartment block which dates from the 1890's and is a short distance from BELLEVILLE metro station. It There's even a painting on the ceiling in the bedroom. Virginie is a very welcoming, hospitable and civil host. I had the good fortune of sharing some food, wine and conversation with her, her family and some guests. Virginie is quick to respond to messages and speaks good English. I was kindly allowed to leave my bags and return for them later in the day. The apartment is very clean and there is an excellent always-on wifi connection. The bedroom faces onto the main street, but closing the shutters will block out the noise. I only had a brief one-night stay in Paris, but would gladly book here again.