The most important thing to know about staying in Djibril's pad is that it's Djibril's pad. It's where he lives, that is when he's not traveling which he does extensively. He'll also rent his place out and go stay with a friend, which he did during our stay and as a result he helped us on several occasions and he also needed to come by a time or two to pick things up. So there will be food in the cupboards, clothes in the closets (though he clears out a special place for guests), hats and coats on the hooks and his knick knacks. Which is cool because Djibril is a cool guy and has a great sense of style, complete with an illuminated disco ball that twirls in the center of the living room when you hit the right switch. And there are many switches, many quirks, many characteristics that you would never find in a hotel room or an apartment that is strictly for rental. It is also an historic building with some delayed upkeep: a window latch is broken, the front door lock is very temperamental and requires just the right amount of jiggle to open. So, so long as you are prepared to hunker down in somebody elses full time flat for a while you will be quite happy. It's comfortable, quiet, fully online with airplay wireless stereo, clean, warm (we were there for New Years) and in a wonderful part of Paris, Le Marais, with all the coolest shops, cafes and bars in a very GLBT diverse neighborhood. It's also a stone's throw from the Seine, Notre Dame, Hotel de Ville, the Pompidou, and all the action of Rue de Rivoli - perfect home base for walking all over Paris. Djibril is a perfect host: friendly, extremely helpful, gracious and generous - you couldn't find a better host for your stay. We will be back!