Thierry and his friends were very kind and they took care to address all my concerns.

Thierry provided me with extra information regarding transportation and communication. Dimitri showed up punctually for key exchange. The day I arrived it was a bit cold since the heating in the building had just been started, so they bought a heater. They were also helpful by allowing me to get my snail mail in the mailbox. There was a problem with the internet connection at some point, and Thierry offered to refund the amount I had spent for a temporary solution.

I was expecting that the apartment would be a bit bigger, but it had everything I needed, it is bright, quiet, and very well located. The neighborhood is nice, and there are many shops and means of transportation nearby. The place has no washing machine but there is a handy laundromat like a block away.