Thomas is an amazing host!

The place looks better than the photographs, if that is possible.

Meeting me upon my arrival, Thomas made me feel completely at home. He showed me the place which he designed and built himself. And had a crisp and organized binder of instructions for the dishwasher, laundry machine, television, cable, coffee maker, etc.... Even a map to the best local grocery store, not even 3 blocks from there.

The toilet is separate from the shower, an absolutely inspired and civilized distinction.

If you have grown up in America, you may have been separated from your senses, numbed by the close proximity of the toilet to the tub or shower, trust me once you have them divided you will dream to relegate the toilet to a separate room as Thomas has done here in his flat.

Let me also extol the virtues of the heated towel rack and full stream shower head, a full solid square of water like from a mountain stream.

Two large, french windows open to rue des archives, across the street is an 11th century cloister, still inhabited by nuns! I recommend a walk through if you see the door open as one of the nuns has taken to painting and showing her work there.

The Marais district is a perfect home base and near many of my friends in Paris.

I'm already trying to find space in my calendar for a trip to this lovely studio apartment.

I enjoyed the coffee, bread and jam that he left for me.

Also, there is a great security system that requires an electronic key through three doors before the flight up to this space. Feels very safe.

If you want to sleep in, though the windows are large and can be bright, he's got great thick curtains to block the sun if you want to sleep in and enjoy the comfy bed.