From the moment my wife and I met Tarek we knew that we had make the right decision on where to stay in our short Paris trip. Tarek spent a good deal of time with my wife (who arrived separately) showing her all the best local haunts and also telling her about some a little further afield. The proximity to the metro is great but for us the bike share down the road was the real bonus - though learning the timing of when bikes will be there is important. This part of Paris seems to be more free of tourists (than other parts) and as such makes it a great place for us as we like to try and be as local as possible when traveling. Can't recommend Tarek's apartment enough.