We had a wonderful time staying at Christine's. Christine was the warmest, friendliest and most helpful host I have yet encountered. Her studio is well maintained and having a kitchen area was very helpful. It is in a working class neighborhood with lots of students, but you have a small Casino grocery a few doors down and a Carrefour Express on the next block - there is also a clean coin laundry across the street. It is only three blocks to the Place Victoire which gets you on the tram to anywhere in town. I cannot over stress the friendliness and helpfulness provided by Christine and her ability to make that part of our 5 week trip in France special.