When James says that his place is "next door to Sacre Coeur" he means literally next door. Get up reasonably early and you have it all to yourself. Sacre Coeur in the morning light is a sight to behold. But the place isn't all position, position. James has furnished it with elegance. Plus it is chock full of useful things like adapters and Panado. Stylish and practical make for a good combination. If you want the dilettante's guide to the neighbourhood: walk down Rue Lamarck and take the first lot of steps on the left up to a wonderfully quiet little park behind Sacre Coeur. Carry on down Rue Lamarck and take the first steps on the right down to Rue Custine with its cafes and boulangeries. I believe a smidgen of criticism doesn't detract from a glowing review but makes it all the more credible. As others have mentioned, the bathroom is small and the shower cabin is very small. But that is a price well worth paying for the privilege of staying next door to what is arguably the most spectacular building in Paris.