One example best describes our experience with Charles as a host: We easily found the apartment, arriving close to dinner time. As Charles was helping us with bags into the apartment, he asked us if we were ready for dinner and if we liked Greek food. Of course, we replied, so he leaned over the gate guarding the al fresco seating at La Mezza and immediately got us an outside table for two. We spent the next hour watching the sun set while finishing a bottle of wine with some of the best Moussaka and roasted lamb I've ever had (grandma's recipe..) The apartment is a walk-up above the restaurant, but is absolutely quiet because of the thick stone walls. Right out the door, our morning walk brought us past Les Cafes du Soleil for a perfect cafe au lait, the Buffet de L'antiquaire for a quintessential Q.C breakfast and into the heart of the old city. Not only were these great recommendations from Charles---and super convenient--- but they were of exceptional quality too! Quebec City is a great walking city and we had a wonderful weekend exploring the old neighborhoods as well as the less touristed ones from Charles & Frances's apartment. Thank you so much!