The location of this apartment is perfect for exploring both the lower and upper historical towns, because it's steps from both the Cote de la Montagne and the Breakneck Stairs to the Dufferin Terrace (or a short walk to the Funicular Railway, if you prefer not to climb). The cafe and antique strip, with the famous diner, on Rue Saint-Paul–one of the loveliest streets in the city–are around the corner. There are some challenges to staying in such an historic building but the Sous-Le-Cap parking–with the ability to unload a car into the back door–and the ability to have a pet in the apartment outweighed the inconveniences. In many ways, it reminded me of apartments we have rented in Paris, with their ancient shabby fixtures but timeless charm, such as lovely high ceilings, exposed stone, old wood and tall screened living room windows that we opened on a warm midsummer night to the sound of tinkling glasses and conversation from the cafes below.