Great host, good area for gluten free, also spoke quite good english. Met us at the door and even bought strawberries, pasta, tomatoes, etc for our arrival. Gave us hints on what to see as well as staying less time in Orleans. Place was clean and tidy. You can also use his computer and Wifi. Nicely stocked kitchen with a caffeteria and heaps of DVDs in English. A few minutes walk to the station and nice Vietnamese around the corner as well as a salad place towards the station and sushi bar opposite which is good for gluten free (sans gluten). There is also a mini market down the street and a late night pizza/wrap place next door. Shower is small but standard for Paris, I'm 6'2" but still managed. Great block out curtains in the bedroom. Importantly, there was a lift to the apartment for our heavy luggage. But most important, after a big day of sightseeing, you can relax on the futon or big pillow and bean bags in front of the projector screen with great speakers.