Michel's apartment in the Bastille area of Paris was exactly what we expected based on his ad and the many reviews. It was very nice, clean and spacious. The kitchen and bathroom is very large for Paris and allowed us to have comfortable breakfasts and lunches. And Michel gave us a great tour of the surrounding neighborhood as well as assistance in arranging for activities around the city. He was a very gracious host.

The neighborhood of Bastille is not the most scenic or iconic for Paris, but we barely spent any time in the apartment or surrounding area. There is a Metro stop at the top of the street, along with a cab stand and bike rental stand, so you can very quickly get to any area of Paris depending on your preference in transportation.