We stayed at Dalibar's place with his mother for a month. We highly recommend this place for long term stays or tourist visiting. The metro line 11 and 2 make getting around to the tourist sites so easy. Josephine is an amazing host (just come with a little french for conversing). The area around the place is great. Place de la Republique and St. Martin Canal are within walking distance for some fun. There is a little Polish food shop next door to the apartment. Near St. Joseph's church is a great Italian food store too and Les Fabricants is great dinner spot. This is an excellent spot, if we return, we will stay again.