Malik's wife Nathalie gave us instructions to get to and access the apartment prior to our arrival in Paris. Once we got to the studio, Malik gave us a tour of the place before leaving us to do our thing. Both were very friendly and accommodating! Paris is cloudy and rainy in November so it wasn't as bright and sunny like the pictures but I felt that the studio felt even more warm and beautiful with the rain pattering down and the lights on.

The small kitchen was charming, and we were able to stock up on some cheese and crackers for snacks in the market, which was a few steps away from the studio. We weren't used to having our own fridge while traveling so it felt quite nice! The bathroom was so gorgeous and cozy... Malik and Nathalie really made it so pretty and comfortable!

The neighborhood is great and you're just a 20-30 min. walk to the Notre Dame. Paris is truly a beautiful city to explore on foot, and the central location of the flat is stellar for that. We didn't stay out too late but safety-wise, we never felt scared walking around at night. For conveniences: if you need a SIM card, you've got Bouygues, Orange, & SFR just a 5 min. walk away near Place de la Republique; there's a boulangerie a stone's throw away; a cheap luggage store 5 minutes away for all the souvenirs you bought; a market a few steps away; food places abound (you're in one of the coolest parts of Paris, for god's sake!)

When it came time to say our goodbyes, Nathalie came by in person. Her and Malik actually let us do a late checkout that day as we had a late flight! She was as warm and friendly as she was when we called her on the phone prior to our trip. She even helped us bring our luggage down the stairs and gave us a big hug when our Uber came to take us to the airport.