Coralie was a lovely host! Very quick and positive response to my last minute request of rental. I did not have any cell service so was communicating via email but she responded to every question I had immediately! When I walked over to her place Marin came down the street to walk me to the apt and insisted on carrying my bag up the stairs. Once inside Coralie explained where everything was and how things worked, told me to help myself to anything in the kitchen. It was nice to be able to get up in the morning and make a pot of delicious espresso. The bed was very comfortable and the shower had a very nice large "rain" type of shower head, hot water was available immediately. The flat was spotless, tidy and everything was brand new. I wish I had more time to enjoy it! The flat is tiny yet efficient. It is what I would refer to as a galley, long narrow passage with the little living/ sleeping space opening up at the end. The bed came down from the ceiling which is something I had never seen before and as I mentioned earlier very comfortable. Coralie also emailed a great guide of the area as well as surrounding areas with restraunts, shops, places to see and even vintage shops, with her recommendations it was a very nice touch! I used it and once again wished I had more time to visit all the places she mentioned ( guess I'll have to return!) I don't think anyone could have been more accommodating and I certainly appreciated it. I highly recommend her. The flat is ideal for one person as it is very small or for a romantic couple. The building was very secure but somewhat daunting as you walk down a long twisting hallway and up a couple of flights of stairs, only turning on the lights as you go, this might be a bit off putting(even a little scary)that's why I mention it so others will not be surprised on arrival and of course this is no reflection on the hosts just the way these old buildings are and something other Americans as myself are not might not be accustomed to. The street was a little off shoot from the very busy main square, seemed perfectly safe just very dark at night. The area of Republique is extremely convenient as it is a major metro stop, which makes it very easy to get around the city plus there is so much within in walking distance, I'm sure you could spend weeks just exploring the blocks right outside Coralie's place, all the gorgeous architecture ( I became enamored of all the beautiful doors of buildings) oh and the cafes, the cheese, the boulangeries!