Staying with Handan and his family was great! They responded quickly to my request and getting to their house was easy (even though I missed my bus and was a day late). They live in the 13th which is a lovely area which is both picturesque and safe. They also live a mere 50 metres from Tolbiac metro station and there are several others near by. There was a cool farmers market I went to too near d'Italie which is 5 minuts away, I can also recommend the bakery downstairs and the cafe! I had a great French dinner there one night that was percfectly affordable for a student traveller like me! I really recommend for anyone to stay here especially if you're sick of hostels! Thanks again all so much!