We absolutely loved Julien's space. The Buttes Chaumont park across the street is lovely for walks, and the surrounding neighborhood is quiet with nice places to eat and drink. Julien's place is right near a metro station (we were there during a strike, which made it a bit more difficult), but we loved living in a neighborhood where Parisians live and that didn't feel as touristy as some parts of Paris. The stairs are a bit tough (12 flights, 6 floors), but that encouraged us to get out and about during the day. Julien was responsive and helpful as a host. He met us downstairs to help with our bags when we arrived, and made sure we were comfortable. A great experience!