Christine and Jean-Yves were extremely welcoming and helpful. The studio is just as it is in the photos. Lovely little sunny courtyard with table and benches. They showed us where and how everything worked. The studio is small but perfectly equipped...fantastic bean to cup coffee machine, full to the brim and ready to go. Kettle for tea if you prefer. Microwave, hob, oven, dishwasher, hairdryer it's all there. Good shower in a very clean modern bathroom. Towels were provided. Sofa bed was extremely easy to use and comfortable. The studio is to the side and below their house with its own entrance to the street through the utility room, so while the owners are close at hand should you need help or advise it still feels very private.
We chose this studio as it was a direct Metro line (line 3, Exit to Place Gambetta) from the Eurolines coach station in Gallieni. This line was also very useful for getting into central Paris, takes approx. 10-15 minutes. Also starting from here in Gambetta is the No. 69 bus which makes a great alternative, it goes into central Paris, stopping at major sites such as Louvre, Musee D'Orsay Pompidou centre etc, you can buy a ticket from the driver €2 or simply use a metro ticket (which works out much cheaper). The Cemetery is literally 1 minute walk away and well worth looking around for a few hours or more.
The area around the studio is really pleasant and was a lovely peaceful place to come back to after a busy day in central Paris. In fact it is like a mini Paris, plenty of typically Parisian houses, plenty of bars and bistros to eat and drink at, just less hectic and very welcome! There is a corner shop directly on the short walk back from the Metro station and we easily found 3 larger supermarkets to pick up supplies from. There seems to be concern from people about being " this far out from the centre" can I reassure everyone it is not like being stuck out in the countryside! It really is a great spot with easy access to all you want. Be sure to seek out the Metro entry/exit that still has its Art Nouveau Sign and light, one of only a few left.
So overall we can only praise the owners, the studio, the price, and the area. Highly highly recommended. 5 stars +.