Duncan's place was a great place to stay in for my trip to Paris! Firstly, it is in a great location in Zone 1 of the city. It is right by Gare Austerlitz, which has multiple metro lines as well as serves as an above-ground station. There is also a grocery store and restaurants nearby. It is safe and you have to go through two locks just to get into the building; as a female who spoke little French, I felt safe coming back to the apartment late at night. The lift in the building was VERY helpful. The apartment doesn't have enough space for a kitchen table, so we ended up eating standing up...which really wasn't a big deal, just something to note. The desk in the room was a good place to work and prepare the next day's activities, but unfortunately only large enough for 1 person. The apartment was exactly like the pictures with a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and hallway. We were definitely warm enough during the cold spell. Wifi couldn't handle internet phone calls, but was great otherwise (we could stream videos just fine). Please note that the bed is not an American king size and more akin to an American queen size. No issues with the bathroom, but do note that the shower nozzle is not fixed to the wall. Instead, you have to hold it to wash up. Not really a big deal, but a bit different for Americans. The kitchen was great - well stocked with dishes, tea, pots, etc. The fridge was roomy and we could store leftovers, milk, etc. Microwave and stove was good, too. Overall, a small, well-used apartment, but clean and functional. Very nicely decorated and charming. I enjoyed my stay here. Finally, Duncan was EXTREMELY nice, giving great instructions on how to check-in and check-out, as well as checking up on us during our stay to make sure things were going well.