Although Benoit was out of town during my stay, his roommate Marion was incredibly helpful and accommodating. She was happy to provide tips and recommendations on the neighbourhood and the city as well as help plan transit in getting around. The room was large and bright and there was plenty of space to unpack and feel settled. Besides the kitchen, there isn't much in the way of common area. The balcony is off of Marion's room and there is a small table and chairs set up in her room as well. She encouraged me to use this space freely, but given the setup I didn't feel entirely comfortable taking advantage of those areas. The neighbourhood was more residential than I would have liked. As a first time visitor to Paris, I would have preferred more things to do nearby but it is very close to the metro which is convenient.