Suzette is a very charming host. She had a bottle of Côtes du Rhône wine, a baguette, a croissant, jam, butter, tea and coffee waiting for me when I got to her studio. Suzette is also incredibly helpful and organized, so covered all the logistics to her place straight away with very handy suggestions on best places to eat around her neighborhood. And it is a wonderful locale of Paris to explore. It's also very conveniently located close to two metro stops and it was handy to commute everywhere.

The studio itself was smaller than I expected and the closet space was on the tiny side. But it's Paris and Suzette's studio offers better value for money than forking out for a tiny hotel room in a less interesting part of town. Do bring earplugs though, if you're sensitive to noise. The glass panes aren't quite sound-proof and the noise of the city can start early and finish late. Her place is well-stocked, however, and has everything you need for a comfortable stay in the City of Light.