We really enjoyed staying at Fred’s place. It was really cosy and his rooftop balconies were excellent to sit at for a morning coffee or afternoon drink. Fred’s flat was just as advertised and had everything we needed. His flat was very safe and secure as was the neighbourhood. 30 second walk from la rue des Martyres where you can find wine shops, butcher, fish monger, bakery and pastry shops and many fresh produce stand. Restaurants everywhere, French as well as many ethnic restaurants. Really a terrific location for walking and using the metro. This small area is not packed with tourists, a very local feel. However, from Fred’s flat, Galleries Lafayette and grand Opéra (10 minutes walk), Louvre(15 min), Pigalle (Moulin Rouge) (10 min), and to go further, the metro is easy to figure out. Every metro station we went to had staff available to help you to find your route if needed. Fred’s flat was perfect for my wife and I and was definitively one of the reasons why we enjoyed our week in Paris so much.