Excellent communications and a warm welcome from Caterina to her charming apartment started off our stay on a high. The flat is comfortable, interestingly and artistically furnished and quiet at night. We appreciated the fresh flowers and supplies in the bathroom and kitchen. The local area is very interesting, ethnically diverse, untouristy, and full of places to explore - parks, market, artist workshops, bars and restaurants. Belleville, Goncourt and Republique are within easy walking distance. Hope to be back before too long.