Benjamin was in touch before I arrived, and his cleaning lady met me at his place to give me the keys, etc.

The studio is small but functional, and is in the middle of old, downtown Paris, just South of the Seine River. There are lots of shops, restaurants, etc. within a short walk in any direction. I did not take a taxi on this trip except to and from the airport!

The place is on a quiet street, but the building itself is undergoing some renovation. On one day, workers were noisy from 8 in the morning. Other days, not much noise.

I had to stay a day longer than expected, and Benjamin's place was booked, but he helped me get a room in a nearby, inexpensive hotel - Thanks!!!