We did not have the opportunity to meet Alfred as his time was taken up elsewhere during our stay. The apartment was more or less as described in the listing and pictures. The area is really great. very safe, very central and loads to see and do on your doorstep. The Centre Pompidou is at the end of the road! Easy to reach from the airport via metro and really easy to access all part of the city. The apartment had almost everything we needed for our stay and shops/bars were practically next door. Really nice kitchen and bathroom and a comfy bed to sleep on. Paris is stunning and this is a good spot from which to explore.