We spent a week at Audrey's place and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The apartment was clean and spacious, and we received all the information we needed by email. We didn't meet Audrey, but she was kind enough to leave us wine and a warm welcome note and the building concierge was very helpful as we settled in. The Rue du Faubourg St Denis has everything you need - restaurants, butcher, groceries, bakeries and felt safe and lively at all hours. We used the Strasbourg-St Denis metro which is just at the end of the street to the right as you come out the door. Very close and easy to get anywhere. When leaving, we actually just walked up the street the other direction to the Gare du Nord (about 15 minutes with bags) and hopped on the RER from there to Charles de Gaulle airport. The five flights of stairs up to the apartment are great for working off all of the baguettes you will enjoy during your stay :). Merci Audrey!