Frederic's place is beautiful and close to the Republique metro station, which gets you almost anywhere in Paris quickly. It feels like an artist's stylishly curated home. The shower is glorious! A Franprix grocery store is steps away. We visited during a Parisian heat wave so we really felt the lack of air conditioning, but the two strong fans provided by Frederic were lifesavers. The apartment is so nice that we felt a little cautious touching anything or trying to find dishes, but we got over it and were able to enjoy the space. Thanks again to Frederic for hosting us!