Pauline's studio is exactly as shown in the pictures. It is small but the location is wonderful: you are steps from the nearest metro (line 9) and about a ten minute walk from Place de La Republique. The building feels very safe and I had no concerns over security while staying there for four weeks.There is a laundrette a couple of seconds away from the building which is most convenient and Pauline's place generally wants for nothing: you have everything that is required for a comfortable stay. There really is a pianist who lives upstairs and plays in the evenings for about 30-40 minutes and it certainly adds to the charm of the place! The studio is clean and very well-designed. Set centrally in the middle of one of the most beautiful parts of the city (close to parks and the canal St Martin), I would definitely recommend Pauline's place : )