Marie's apartment on the ground floor is great if want to explore Paris. It's right next to Rue Montorgueil with tons of bars and restaurants. The location is excellent. This ground floor apartment may have been a former workshop. We liked it a lot but it may not be for people who need AC in the summer - and you cannot open any window to the street to let some fresh air in. Some people who are sensitive to noise may not like the ground floor location. For us, this was the perfect apartment for our family.