Francois was there to let us into his apartment, he was really helpful with local recommendations and communicated things about the apartment really well. We didn't have any issues whilst staying but he was always on hand to help out if we did. He was very welcoming, generous and made us feel at home. Everything in the apartment was free to use and it was exactly how it came across in the photos and description. Me and my girlfriend would definitely stay here again. The apartment is on a main road but the windows have a good acoustic quality. It is south facing so it is very bright, but the shutters are also very good. You are within a 5min walk to the canal with lots of coffee shops, patisseries, boulangeries and restaurants. Gare du Nord is less than a 15min walk. Highly recommend.