Simon's place is a gem and he was a terrific host, making us feel very comfortable during our stay. The apartment layout is superb. It is newly renovated, with nice design touches and plenty of light, an easy open plan, more space than one often sees in a Paris apartment and kept perfectly clean. We felt at home. Simon made generous room in his closet which helped as we stayed for a week. The two nearby boulangeries that he recommended -- one on rue Albert and the other on rue Toudic (Les Pains des Idees, which is written up on Tripadvisor) -- kept us very happy for daily breakfast pickup. There's nothing like a fresh baked baguette, croissant or pain au chocolat that is still warm when you bring it it back to your apartment! Bring a fold-out shopping bag for all your grocery and boulangerie stops. (We always pack a few for our travels in Europe. ) Lots of great things to explore in the area from this place. Wish we could keep it a secret but that would be too selfish.