Gina's place was so charming, a quiet retreat on a private alley. Such a wonderful renovation, with stunning bare stone walls contrasting with the smooth walls, leading into the bedroom with it's ensuite tiled and glazed bathroom. Close to multiple Metro stations, plus Gare du Nord & l'Est. The highlight was access to an entire World of food just outside the doors... from Kurdistan to India, New York to Istanbul, Beijing to Napoli, Pakistan to Monterrey. Incredible cheese to the left... wine, bread and amazing meat to the right, fish just across the street... beautiful flowers a block away and the usual supermarkets... bring back your bounty to Gina's perfect little kitchen for an amazing dinner. But, if you don't feel like cooking, there are so many amazing, affordable, restaurants up and down the street - Gina gave us some great tips, especially No. 52 and the delightful Kurdish sandwich place, just opposite. We visited during an unusual cold spell, even with sub-zero temperatures and snow outside, the apartment was warm and cozy. We'll definitely be back! Thank you Gina.