Thomas gave me a very warm greeting, showing me through the apartment and even showing me that spaces he'd cleared for me in the refrigerator, cabinet and shelf in the bathroom. I thought that was very kind! He also pointed out a small grocery store down the block. The apartment and room were very lovely, just as shown in the listing. It was about 30 minutes walk to the Louvre area, but once I began to use the Metro that was much easier. There is a metro entrance just a block or two away. Thomas' roommates were very friendly but also respectful of my privacy. These accommodations were a wonderful part of my first visit to the city and recommend it highly!