The apartment is located in a bustling area, close by many metro and bus options. The nearby vietnamese restaurant selections were awesome. At night the street has many bars and we felt safe at all hours.
Getting to the apartment, There are classic spiral stairs down to the flat, which can be hard to manage if you have mobility issues. It is not a place to make your own food or where you want to hang out for very long. This is a basement apartment with a bohemian twist.
The owner was gracious. Contacting did take a while, and the wifi password was wrong on the info sheet. Hopefully, the kitchen will be cleaner than we found it, so you can make coffee without dealing with old moldy grinds. Basic updates by the owner can greatly improve this flat.
My back appreciated the firm mattress.
We made due and enjoyed our days out in Paris exploring but not everyone would want such a rustic experience in the city.