Chris and Tophe’s place is in a great 12th Arrondissement location — an easy metro ride from major attractions, but with plenty to offer (and a refreshingly less touristy feel) right outside the door: the huge outdoor market, and so many fun restaurants, shops and cafés. It is a small space with a comfortable bed and a so-so pull-out sofa, so perhaps best suited for one couple, rather than adding an extra person (in our case, our 15-year-old son.) The friendly hosts offered excellent communication, and check-in/check-out was easy. We arrived via Gare de Lyon and departed via Gare de l’Est — both very straightforward to get to.