Alexandre welcomed us to his home. He gave us detailed information in regards to the places we wanted to visit and how to get there safely and how to get the best prices on the Metro. He provided all the necessary information for the neighborhood including great resteraunts and a great bakery. There was a secure gate and a security guard in the lobby. The metro was a quick 2 minute walk. We had small children with us and the toys in the home kept the children occupied our entire stay. We look forward to visiting Paris again and staying in Alexandres home.