The stay at Fred's place is just what my travel buddy and I were looking for. Bastille is amazing! I couldn't imagine staying anywhere else in Paris. There are many chances to be a part of the action, but the street Fred lives on isn't noisy at all. The terrace outside of Fred's apartment is peaceful and pleasant. We drank cocktails out there while Fred would give us information about Paris and the transit system. Fred and his sweet cat were excellent hosts and made us feel at home for the entire stay.