Ismael welcomed us into his house with the friendliness and openness that a house guest might expect - rather than a mere paying customer, he waited for us when we arrived from the airport, made sure that flowers were set on the kitchen counter next to a full basket of fruits. A bright, clean studio, quiet and private, decorated with his fantastic art work. The place is nicely located in the dead center of Paris, central to all the liveliness, restaurants and shops. I found Ismael's place beautifully set out and comfortable. Location is ideal, near Belleville, Le Marais and Place de La Republique, most importantly 3-4 blocks from the Goncourt metro station convenient to shops and other metro lines that lead to the different Paris neighborhoods. Ismael provided useful information and was a terrific host that he provided us with everything we needed for our stay. I would highly recommend Ismael as a host and his place to people visiting Paris.