We stayed in Cyril's place for a week. His friend Victor helped us check-in and we arranged to meet via text upon our arrival. Victor was there when we arrived and check-in was fast. Apartment was comfortable and location was good, although the area just to the north is a bit seedy. Our only complaint would be the noise--the apartment is just off a main street so traffic and sirens were somewhat a nuisance, but that's likely an issue in most of Paris. Overall, a nice place in a good location.