Gérard made us feel very welcome, like old friends. The house is quite charming, clearly the house of creative and lovely people. The neighborhood provides access to cafes and the metro, and while at first glance some might judge the 18th arr. harshly, I found everyone quite friendly on this street. The apartment was clean and the accommodations were nice. I loved that I could always buy groceries nearby and use the kitchen freely, which saved us a lot of money for breakfast and dinner! The hosts are very friendly and seem to really enjoy having travelers from different places and cultures in their home.