We had a marvelous time at Charlie's flat. Its in a 300-year old building that has been renovated and divided into various apartments. There are unique elements in his flat, such as a spiral stone staircase to nowhere that remains from the original space, and a former exterior patio that is now the indoor dining area with astro turf. The building is located in a lovely square with cafes, shops and palm trees, and we often heard a classical guitarist, percussionist or other musician providing background music to those dining al fresco. The space is just as described, with floor to ceiling windows in a building that is perhaps neoclassical in style, with an historic yet modern feel. The tall windows had weathered shutters which worked very well to reduce the sound of activities in Place Jean Jaures. Charlie told us about the 2 year renovation which was well done, creating a space with wonderful bathrooms, a modern kitchen, spacious and well-lit living room, a kitchen with island and stools, a separate dining space, 2 comfortable bedrooms, and air conditioning, which we used in June. The palatial ceilings, decorative ironwork in front of the lower part of the windows, and pretty architectural details made it feel very European. We didn't cook much in the kitchen, though the 2 burner cooktop, dishwasher, fridge and microwave were all helpful to have. There was an excellent market with fresh fruits, vegs, cheeses and prepared foods, only 5 min away at Les Halles Castellane, and two boulangeries nearby. Because of the flat's location, the entire old city was walkable. We loved the convenience to Place de la Comedie, the Opera (where we saw the symphony perform), the many quaint cobblestone streets and shops, and the tram (which is excellent). The Musee Fabre, Jarden des Plants, La Gare Montpellier Saint-Roch, Atelier de L'epicure (cooking school), and even the special restaurant, La Diligence are easy walks by foot. There is much to see and do and the tourist office is excellent. Note the flat is one level up a circular staircase; Charlie graciously carried our bags up the steps. He was a terrific host and met us as planned and promptly addressed minor issues that arose, like a burned out light bulb. He was also available for any questions that we had, even in English, which we greatly appreciated. The place was terrific for our family with college kids and we would happily return again.