Live like a local used to be the Airbnb slogan. Well you can really do that chez Giovanni.
The flat itself has a charming, lived in feel, full of art and books on art. A long way from just another identikit IKEA Airbnb where one could be anywhere in the world.
And the locality - between Place Gambetta and Place Porte de Bagnolet - is very different from the most visited parts of Paris. Typically French with all the pavement cafes and boulangeries you would expect. But zero tourism tat. I hardly heard English spoken while I was there. And yet being very close to two Metro stations the most popular locations are rapidly accessible.
Giovanni was the perfect host in terms of communication - rapid and clear and eager to help. Personal check in was provided by the excellent Emanuela who also made clear her desire too assist.
Highly recommended.