Fred was there when we arrived and was warm and welcoming. The studio wasn't ready yet, so we left our bags with Fred (he lives downstairs) and went off to explore the neighborhood. When we returned after a stroll through the Cimetière du Père Lachaise and a stop at a cafe for wine an cheese, Fred had moved our bags up to the studio and set the tone with classical music playing on the stereo.

Walking out onto the terrace felt like walking into a dream. You just can't beat that view! It's truly spectacular! You also can't beat the location! The metro stop was just outside our door.

I only wish the wifi was a bit stronger as I was already over my data plan at this point in our trip. But perhaps that was just a nudge from the universe to remind me to disconnect and enjoy the view!