Nicolas was a very accommodating host and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in his home. He has an incredible location in a very upscale part of Paris. Our only regret is that we didn't stay longer with him. Nicolas speaks great English which certainly helped. If you exit the building and go to your right a few buildings there is a great grocery store that makes it easy to find affordable meals if you care to eat in. This is a great getaway for couples, but probably not for families.