Frédéric was a lovely host--kind and generous about opening the apartment for me before he left for vacation, then very responsive to questions I had over email. He went out of his way to set up backup contacts and acquaint me with the space. He even sent a neighbor to fix the internet when it went down. He and his wife also left some cake and Perrier in the fridge as a welcoming present.

The studio itself is very nice, and considering it's a studio in Paris, it's quite spacious. The proximity to Metro line #14 is a bonus, as it takes you to the center of Paris in about ten minutes. The lighting was very dim, and the bed is a top bunk/mezzanine bed that feels very enclosed, but otherwise everything looks good and functions well. The kitchen and bathroom are spacious and well-equipped. One of the best parts about the studio is how quiet it is: there was almost no noise at all, and the mornings were dead quiet when I needed a little extra sleep.

I'd definitely recommend the studio to other travels, especially those using the National Library close by. I'm really grateful to Frédéric for being so accommodating.