Philippe's place was perfect for me, my two teenage children and my father. We were there for a week. It is close to at least two metro stops on different lines, but it was close enough to walk many of the main attractions (Notre Dame, the Louvre, Hotel de Ville, Pompidou Centre and plenty of others). We were out and about every day so really only slept there. There were many bistros and a couple of great patisseries we found close by so we could buy our croissants and baguette every morning. Although it wasn't a problem for us, there are three flights of stairs leading to the apartment, which is set back from the main street via a little courtyard, making it nice and quiet. We would definitely stay again in Philippe's apartment.