The apartment is very well located and looks just as it does in the photos. it's on a quiet st at the edge of paris near the ring road which puts you in a local neighbourhood on the the canal l-ourcq, but two minutes away from the metro station for the train into central paris. take a wander through the parc de la villette or for a longer walk, follow the canal south right to the iconic landmarks. lots of little cafes and restos on the canal; our favourite place for coffee was kaffeebar 19. the area is not fancy nor very gentrified; perfect if you want to get away from touristy spots at the end of the sightseeing day.