Monique's apartment was exactly as described. It was cozy, had lots of natural light and close to the Metro. It was clean, the kitchen was well-stocked and we were able to use oil, condiments and other food items. Monique also left us chilled water and milk. We met briefly and got a thorough rundown on appliances, rubbish disposal, local shops etc. We discovered the canal area ourselves, a little more than 200 metres away, very lively and a great place to have an aperitif and watch the world go by. The apartment itself faces a shared Courtyard and is therefore very quiet at night. Highly recommended as a base for exploration of Paris