Nicolas' apartment is in the Northern Marais, a sought after area from which you can reach many attractions on foot or via the near transportation hub. The room is just a small space parted off the living room, in part by a makeshift wooden wall. Noise is bearable if the other travellers from the two rooms across the yard are considerate enough. You share the living room, open kitchen and bath. The partition wall is bolted into the window frame and it cannot be opened, ventilation through the door only.
Nicolas' caretaker worked next door, was readily available, kind and helpful, she tried to make up for the delayed communication with the absent host.