Angie and Chris's studio made an ideal base from which to see Paris. Its located in a vibrant part of Paris close to the Marais surrounded by lots of really good bars, cafés and restaurants. These were easy to find because Angie and Chris had gone to the trouble of researching and reviewing all their favourite places and sharing them online and also on a printed sheet in the studio.
We didn't pick the best weekend to visit Paris with all the strikes shutting down the Metro. We walked everywhere including the Eiffel Tower! It took us an hour and 10 minutes. The studio was a warm and welcoming place for tired legs at the end of each day. Who knew Paris is so walkable? We found that it was from this location anyway.
The ground floor studio is hidden at the back of a lovely, peaceful pot-plant-strewn courtyard sheltered and soundproofed from the street by tall 19th-century residential buildings. The studio itself is compact and quick to heat but the high ceiling makes it feel spacious and elegantly proportioned. There was plenty of room for the three of us. Its been very tastefully decorated and fitted out maintaining the sense that this was once an artisan's leather workshop, with partial glass roof, painted wooden wall panels and bare brick. All very clean.
Communication with Angie and Chris was very quick and clear. Auguste met us on arrival and made sure our stay was comfortable.