loved our stay at pierre's flat near the bastille. pierre was a consummate host, always quick to respond to any questions, and made every step of our stay wonderfully easy. the flat is so conveniently located to everything in paris, right next to a major metro stop at the bastille, and so easy to get anywhere you could desire. if you love food and restaurants, this is a great place to be. the area is young and hip and full of energy. not for light sleepers, as nights can be noisy (if you don't mind having windows closed at night, it's very manageable), but the value and quality of the place well makes up for that. would stay at pierre's place again in a heartbeat!