Marika's apartment is perfect for a traveler who wants a more quiet, local experience in Paris. Her home is beautifully decorated and clean, and there is a courtyard garden where I spent evenings working on writing projects. The Saint Martin Canal is a five minute walk and offered a natural space to pack a picnic lunch or dinner and people watch. While the apartment is close to public transit, I chose to walk the city instead, and places such as Sacre Coeur and the Seine still only took me 30-40 minutes. I would highly recommend.