This is an apartment in a perfect location to explore all of Paris. If you like walking- you can get anywhere, but public transportation is readily available. There is work being done on a hotel that seems set to open within weeks- but since the apartment is removed from the street by one building- you will never hear a thing. It is an old apartment building so you can hear people coming and going to work or school- the first night, we were aware of it because we are not used to the city. By the second night- we simply used a fan in the hallway and never heard any noise again! The kitchen was great for meals in and Picard is the best for that! Additionally, all the local bakeries and great food around made it easy for people who don't want to eat out every meal. Our family was here in January and it was still so lovely to visit!