The studio is exactly as pictured and described and was very safe, comfortable, relaxing and had everything we needed. Within a leisurely 15 minute walk to Bastille and a 30 minute walk to Notre Dame or a 3 minute walk to a local metro where you could transfer to anywhere in Paris. The neighborhood eateries were also better and cheaper than around St. Germain or around the 1st Arr. There's also one of the most famous daily farmer's markets in Paris just around the corner along with multiple supermarkets. Although we did all major tourist excursions in the City, we wish we would have spent even more time just hanging out in the neighborhood around the studio, of course we would have been just as happy staying all day inside the apartment but hey this is Paris! On top of all this Carole was extremely welcoming and warm. We'd like to stay again next time we are in the City of Light.