Communications with Caroline were excellent, and she was very welcoming when we met on my arrival. The flat is charming, comfortable and quiet, on a pretty street with a church at the top, a cafe below and an excellent boulangerie on the corner. There are supermarkets and a health food shop moments away on Blvd de Belleville. It is located a couple of minutes from Menilmontant metro (though I walked everywhere) and from the lively Rue Oberkampf. It was a great base for me as it was one block from a friend's apartment, and allowed me to feel like we were neighbours for a week. I felt safe and happy and thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Highly recommended!