The reviews say it all. This is a very special, thoughtfully designed, beautiful living space in an exciting and central location. We stayed here for the second part of our paris stay and it was a refreshing change of pace and scenery. The street Rue des Martyrs is a main thoroughfare and therefore very lively. The day we arrived there were 3 construction projects grinding and hammering away in the front and back of building all day and even on the weekend. This would’ve been a much bigger problem for us in our first days in Paris when we spent the hot afternoons nursing our jet lag and appreciated our quiet side street in Le Marais. So just keep in mind: this is not that. It’s an old building with really charming character so come with the attitude of embracing any imperfections as quirks and being thoughtful in a space so carefully curated by its owner. Highly recommend!