The location of Fred's place is hard to beat: it's close to the metro, very central within the city, and the Bastille is great in general. Even though his place is small, he had great respect for my privacy and frankly I didn't need that much space from Fred because I enjoyed hanging out and talking with him so much. Fred was so welcoming, making me feel comfortable and settled was clearly a priority for him. Fred offered me advice on places to go and the best directions to get there, and above all he was great company (as was his adorable cat). The next time I am in Paris, it will be Fred for me!