You will not find a better place to stay in Paris than Frederic's apartment. Does the apartment tick all the boxes? Yes. The host? Frederic, is charming, attentive and thoughtful. Is the apartment everything a Paris apartment should be? Absolutely. It is comfortable and cozy, with amenities that make it extra special. Is the 20Eme Paris' hidden gem? Yes. You are a fifteen minute walk from Charonne. The Oberkampf is not too far. Place de la Bastille is easily reached. And Place de la Reunion is one of those jewels that Parisiens keep for themselves. But that is not what makes Frederic's place singularly unique. This place, aesthetically captures the spirit of an age in a way that is film-worthy. It is also (and this may not be for everyone, but the host makes no secret of it) that is beautifully sensual and erotic. But perhaps most astonishingly, Frederic's place has a an almost spiritual quality. I am not a spiritual person. But I arrived there one month to the day after my father had passed. And I found comfort and solace...and space for reflection, in Frederic's home. I know this review may seem over the top. But I am comfortable saying that Frederic's home is in and of itself, a place worth visiting for no other reason than to spend some time there. I promise you this; if you stay, you will be changed. It is that special. Thank you, Frederic.