Julien's place is right next to the big, beautiful Buttes Chaumont park, making it a great place for morning walks and picnics during our stay (especially given the unseasonable warm weather we had for late October!)! And since it's his personal home, it really feels like staying in a home instead of a hotel, which we love! It *is* quite small and since it's filled with personal belongings and many plants it's a space best for folks who pack light (there are no closets or drawers for guest use) and it's around 400 square feet, so it *will* feel cozy for American guests. And the 120 stairs up to the apartment are no joke - but we loved them because it worked off our cheese and bread indulgences ;-) If you're a light sleeper and like the windows open, be sure to bring ear plugs - there is a main road between the apartment and the park and Parisians **really** love to honk when there is even a whiff of traffic lol. At night it's much quieter, but still, the passing of a motorcycle or truck can be quite noticeable. We'd absolutely stay here again!