I try to stay in a different arrondissement whenever I visit Paris, giving me a new starting pace for walking the city. Thierry’s place is in a lovely newer building in the 19th. I typically pick older buildings but this was a treat. Quiet, clean, well-outfitted with a host who was always available by WhatApp. I was in Paris during the strike so I never used the Metro and ended up walking 10 - 12 miles daily to get around. Taxis, buses, and Ubers were not worth the money as you spent a lot of time sitting and waiting to move in the overcrowded streets, and, with the taxis, the meter clicking away. So I walked through a lot of neighborhoods. I highly recommend Thierry’s place - elevator, though he is on the first floor above the entry floor. And close to supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, and shops, as well as a terrific bakery. Thierry leaves a list of recommended spots in the area. And the flat is only a few blocks from Buttes-Chaumont Park, a wonderful spot for walking, running, and people watching.