Fantastic location in the 3rd Arrondissment. Centre Pompidou and La Gaîté-Lyrique are within 10 minutes walking distance, and the street Lionel's studio is on has plenty of bars within 5 minutes. But don't worry, the studio itself is quiet. Also, downstairs there's a "gourmet" grocery store, and a bakery not to far, and a G20 if you need a larger market that closes at 22h.
Public transportation-wise, you have the 1, 3, 4, 11 lines all within walking distance.
Lionel's partner, Marc, greeted us warmly and also gave us thorough instructions on everything.
Thanks again for having us!