Valentina's place was great: modern, full of all the necessary amenities, quiet, near the metro. Valentina met us when we asked her to, brought a bottle of wine to welcome us, showed us in and left us be -- just what we needed. The apartment is walking distance (5 min) from the metro stop Pasteur, and a couple of supermarkets (7 min). Don't be turned off by the main street -- the place itself is within a very quiet courtyard. Definitely recommend.