As usual, we enjoyed our time in Paris; this time in Montmartre, possibly the best-known area in that great city, with its history of painters, musicians and poets. Michel's place is an excellent base for expeditions on foot or by Métro. It is not a 'loft' but rather a pleasantly modernised studio apartment - 1st floor (for Americans: 2nd floor) in a traditional Paris building in a traditional Paris street. The refurbishment activities in the building behind cause some noise, but not so much that it interferes with the tourist's usual schedule, and it will of course end when the project is completed.
As mentioned in the description, there is a washing machine; however, the dryer is a small (ingenious) electric rack and not a spin dryer; fortunately a few minutes on foot away there is a good launderette. The place is almost surrounded by excellent restaurants, all of them, as far as we could ascertain, reasonably priced. There are two small supermarkets nearby, a Monoprix across from the Blanche Métro and a Carrefour next to the Place de Clichy Métro - both within walking distance.
Michel, our host, had to be away on business, but was easily contacted by telephone and WhatsApp to answer any queries that we might have had.