Laurence was a fantastic host and her apartment is lovely, very much home from home, full of books and art. She was extremely helpful with arranging to get in and out, our arrival departure times were not the most convenient, but it wasn't a problem. All the facilities you need are there, even the manual to find out how the microwave/grill works! There were nice, helpful, touches, like tea/ coffee, cooking basics, soaps etc. The apartment is very close to shops, restaurants, great transport links, the huge Park de la Villette and it's shopping mall and science centre. We had a fantastic week.