Thierry's apartment is a gem. Everything is modern (the opposite of the hausmann houses) cos the bath water is warm, the stove and the radiators work; actually everything works perfectly. And the bed is large, hard enough, and very comfortable. The balcony is a really very nice addition to the spacious living room/kitchen, looking out and down on a closed private courtyard with lots of trees and plants around. Thierry is an impeccable host - we never met, but access and online communication was top shelf; Thierry answers messages immediately. The neighbourhood is intensely charming and welcoming. We met nothing of the Parisian arrogance, only smiles and bonsoir. The metro line 11 took us straight to Hotel de Ville for walks by the Seine, and to Chatelet for direct transportation to the airports CDG and Orly. And the spectacular Paris Phiharmonic building, where Orchestre de Paris plays, is only 20 minutes away on foot. Highly recommended!