Ben's apartment is cozy and a respite from the busy streets outside. It is a typical style of Parisian apartment-- you open a door which leads into a small neighborhood of apartments around a courtyard. Since Ben's apartment is on the first floor, we often kept the curtains closed for privacy, otherwise it is cozy, comfortable, and quiet. There is a slight rumbling from the subway, which didn't bother us. Additionally, for those who like to sleep in pitch dark, I would recommend bringing an eye mask, as there are not blinds in the bedroom. Centrally located, lots of shopping, and near an amazing high-end grocery called Le Grand Epicerie.