We had so much fun staying at Nina's lovely apartment in La Villette overlooking the park and the canal. By far, this is the most comfortable home we've ever stayed in in Paris. The rooms are airy and full of light (with excellent shades that block out the early morning sun so you can sleep well.) The neighborhood is fantastic--we spent so much time exploring the park. There are tons of restaurants, boulangeries, grocery stores, pharmacies, and even a hammam(!!!) within easy walking distance. We rented boats on the canal, and visited Paris Plages multiple times to eat ice cream and watch the pétanque and the dancing. The Louvre (and the rest of downtown Paris) is an easy and quick metro ride away. In fact, everything we wanted to do was accessible via the 7 metro line. The people we encountered in the neighborhood were helpful and kind. We couldn't have been happier with our stay.