The studio is perfectly located in the 9th arrondisement, walking distance to everything as well as convenient to a number of Metro lines, Gare du Nord and Gare du Est. The street is full of cafes and restaurants, and there is a grocer within 1 block in either direction - provisioning and dining are a breeze, even in the height of "closed season." As a ground floor apartment, we delighted in the fact that we didn't have to haul our bags up any flights of stairs (though there are 2 steps from the courtyard to the front door, so this is not a zero-barrier entry location). The studio is fairly small, but typical of Paris apartments. It's very clean, recently updated. It contains a fully functional, compact, modern kitchen that provides space for all your needs, including a larger than normal fridge, a sink, dishwasher, microwave, cooktop and oven; the bathroom is efficiently planned and includes a washing machine and a nicely sized shower. The bed is up a steep ladder/stair in a lofted area, which may be challenging if you are traveling with a rambunctious child; the couch at ground level is a pull out bed as well. We were there in mid August; while the evenings were cool, the fans that Phillipe provided were very welcome. The apartment is in an enclosed courtyard that stays quietly busy throughout the day, as a Jehovas Witness hall also occupies the courtyard. Though the courtyard is locked off from the street, one might not feel comfortable leaving the casement window open at night, though there is an upper transom that can be opened without compromising security. As seems to be typical throughout France, there are no screens on the windows, so if you are traveling in the summer time you may want to be vigilant about some bug spray. While we were there, the automated blind at the front door wasn't working properly; it wouldn't rise as high as it needed to clear the door. We needed to use a hanger to lift it up to clear the door when entering and exiting; not a big deal but it may be challenging if you are short. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would strongly recommend the home for anyone looking for a very convenient and comfortable base for exploring Paris!