As you might guess from a designer home created at the exterior of a derelict old shop, this is not a chocolate box location but an area that is undergoing a renewal. However, as it hasn't been completely gentrified - what exists is an interesting cultural mix that reminded us of our own home area of Hackney, London. So you might visit the beautiful town hall with its huge portrait of a triumphant Napoleon and enjoy a wonderful, trendy bento box lunch at the nearby Prelude cafe; or wander the streets marvelling at the art nouveau buildings that are hidden like jewels; or head to Wiels, a modern art gallery housed in a former brewery. But the centre of town is also within half an hour's stroll and the transport links exist for those who don't want the exercise. As for the apartment, Aurore and Ludovic's description is accurate, and they did everything necessary to make us completely happy with our stay.