We had an absolutely fantastic first trip to Montreal -- thanks in large part to our homebase for the week. Serge's studio could not be more centrally located for all the things we wanted to see, eat, and do, and it was an ideal space to return to at night to recharge for the next day. The area of Le Plateau in which the apartment is located has the highest density of restaurants I've ever seen in a city, and the overabundance of options means you can work your way through authentic Portuguese, Venezuelan, Japanese and Tibetan (and of course French and Quebecois) cuisine for around $10 USD a meal. Mont Royal Park and the summertime Tam-Tams (a definite highlight of our trip and a must-see during warm months) are just a few blocks away. The bus system makes it easy to visit other parts of the city, but we enjoyed seeing the neighborhoods so much that we walked everywhere anyway. The studio itself feels enormous due to the high ceilings and smart design. We loved the historic building in which it's located -- plug for the excellent cafe/bar on the bottom floor, Laika, whose staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. The studio was immaculate when we arrived, everything worked as needed, and it was a joy to return to at night. For all its centrality, it's also surprisingly quiet after dark. We could not hear the street or other neighbors. We hope to get back to Montreal soon -- and we'd book Serge's studio again in a heartbeat!