Julien is a very welcoming host. He kept in great communication with me from the beginning. I really appreciated his communication. I had never been to Paris before and coming from the states it was important I felt secure with the reservation. The house on the canal is just like the pictures, it is really cool. The neighborhood has a good vibe about it. It seems to be more of the day to day of local Parisians. We went to the center of Paris everyday and always felt good when we got back to the 19th district. The metro is very convenient from the house. One of our favorite cafes was right on the canal, a 5 minute walk from the house. We had a terrific stay at Julien's home.