Valerie is a very kind and helpful host. Her apartment provides a unique experience in Paris, looking out at the garden gives you a calm and peaceful feeling in a busy city. I love the exposed brick walls and cute retro mint green refrigerator. It did take me a little while to get used to climbing the ladder into bed at night but the bed upstairs is very comfortable. This is a very vibrant neighborhood I've loved getting to know this part of town. The metro is just a block away to get any where easily.