Great quiet location in a residential area. Close to metro and a great roundabout (Pereire) where there is a metro, brasserie, other restaurants. There is a boulangerie down the street. We rented bicycles via Velib and it was great. Keep in mind there is no A/C if you are traveling in warm weather! There are nice balcony doors that let in a good breeze but can also let in mosquitoes in the summer. Madison did provide a fan.