The host sent me directions to his place that were very accurate. The apartment is in the center of a very vibrant neighborhood, with lots of shops, restaurants and stores. Also groceries and a launderette. The Place des Vosges is next door, as is Metro St. Paul. The description was pretty accurate. The room has pretty much everything you could need for a short stay. The use of space in the 25m2 is optimized. I was not really in want of anything. The pictures were correct. I feel like I knew the place before I arrived. The room is at the top of a building off a courtyard. You have to go through two entrances, each one with a different security code, so I really felt I could not be safer. To get to the room you have to walk up six flights of stairs. It was tough but I got used to it. You have to make sure you don't come and go on a whim, and make lists before you leave. The Japanese chairs and tatami mat are nice, but maybe not for the elderly. The shower was excellent with very hot water. A pleasure! The views from both sides of the room are also amazing. The umbrella came in handy as it rained every day. At night there isn't a lot of lighting. Gilles' friend met me and explained very well how everything worked. Also gave tips about the neighborhood. I'd definitely recommend this place.