Driss's studio surprisingly did not feel terribly small because of its wonderfully high, beamed ceiling and its two large classic French windows overlooking a park and a church. I personally love hearing church bells and the little postage sized park truly gave me a sense of the neighborhood and the rhythm of the place. One can easily walk to the Paris center and/or take the metro which is steps away from the front door. Driss provided all the basics so that one can have the experience of living in Paris versus just being a tourist. His best friend, Max, was lovely in coordinating both my arrival and departure.