Gaëlle was a truely wonderful host and the studio is fantastically located and cleverly-appointed with interesting curios and an amazing selection of books that we could have spent extra days reading while relaxing on the lovely/flowered east-facing terrace. But you don't go to Paris to read, do you?! (Next time I'll add an extra day or to so I can!) Gaëlle's place felt like "home" in Paris. The neighborhood is definately not "mainstream tourist," but is real and diverse and the local merchants are friendly and patient with non-speaking travellers—but do at least TRY to converse in French... that's the key to getting a happy, friendly Parisian smile! Les Place des Fetes Metro station is a 3 minute walk from the door of the building and getting just about anywhere in Paris is relatively easy and quick. There were so many things to see IN and near the neighborhood as well as all of Paris. Be sure to get a Visitor Pass on the Metro... and if you're running to late for for the train to return you home, just Uber back... the fee from Le Marais back to Place des Fetes was just 10 Euros! But I digress... Gaëlle is simply a great, very organized host and had a nicely assembled visitor book with maps available which we consulted often. The shower was fantastic and the kitchen clean and very handy. We would definitely contact Gaëlle again on future Paris trips!