Marc made me feel very welcome and explained a lot about the local area to me and had a range of different brochures and books about Paris that he was happy to lend me during my stay. Marc has a lovely apartment and it is very comfortable - he set aside space for me and although I only stayed one night I would recommend this wholeheartedly recommend the place for longer term stays. The area is safe although not fancy so do not expect to be in a posh area. It is a decent area with sights a short tram ride away. I walked easily to the Pere Lachaise cemetery which was fascinating and then took a half hour walk to Bastille.