I am most happy to have stayed with Severine and I can think of 3 good reasons. Firstly, she was friendly and very helpful, before, during and after my stay. She is all you can ask for of a host. Second, her apartment was very comfortable - clean, airy and well-lit, exactly as pictured. Third, it is very conveniently located - I wasn't familiar with Paris before but I was very lucky as the Batignolles neighborhood was perfect. If you like a neighborhood where real Parisians live, this is it. I especially love the street round the corner - Rue Levis - it has everything such as market, grocery, gourmet stores, wine shops, boulangeries, laundry shops etc. You can get most things you need on that street. It is also within walking distance of both Montmarte and Arch de Troimph, both about 20 - 25 mins walk. Along the way you will see plenty of interesting neighborhood shops. It is also steps away from the Villiers station, from which you can take the superb Paris metro and within 15 minutes of all the major sites. Don't forget to visit the Bistrot du Passage - a fantastic bistrot just round the corner from the apartment - I had simply the best Duck Confit in my life there. Oh and one more thing, you won't find a better value for money staying at Severine's apartment.