Marine's apartment was everything that I expected and then some. Very nice and homely, a pleasant place to stay. Everything needed for a comfortable stay in Paris was in the apartment and ready to use. The best thing regarding the apartment is its location: easy walking distance between two metro stops and a bus stop at the front door of the building; fifteen minutes to the Chateau de Vincennes; plenty of restaurants within easy walking distance; three or four excellent bakeries close by; and a large department store (Monoprix) a five-minute walk from the apartment. Lastly, the apartment is located on a quiet street in a mostly residential area (12th arrondissement). Staying at Marine's apartment one can get a feel for the lifestyle in Paris as the Parisians live it.