When I was first planning my trip to Paris choosing a place to stay was one of the most stressful parts. I have to admit, I was a bit unsure about booking this place because it wasn't in the exact arrondissement I wanted to be in (3rd). I was worried everything would be too far away from me. I can not emphasize how HAPPY I was to have chosen to stay at Fred's place. Literally, so close to EVERYTHING. There's places to eat allll around. The main underground train station is a 2 minute walk down the street. You can get ANYWHERE from there. There is a Velib bike station directly outside of the place too! The space was super private and you have a tub! Also, if you're taking a train in to Gare du Nord international station it is VERY close to this place. It's a 10 minute walk. This was very convenient because I took a train from London (direct flights to Paris cost more than double the price to fly into London and the Paris airport is far out). Lastly, the cost for this place is a MAJOR bargain. Honestly, this was an amazing find and I will definitely stay here again in the future. Fred and his family were very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. It felt like I was living in Paris. It couldn't be anymore perfect. Trust me, you will be sooo happy you made this decision!