The style and large size of this apartment made it a pleasure to stay in for a week. The location was great, with lots of metro lines converging at the 2 metro stations nearby, good bakeries and restaurants nearby. The apartment had lots of natural light and was big enough for our family to hang out together or spend quiet time apart. There is only a little sound that comes from the Gare de l'Est across the road, from announcements rather than train noise, and it was not annoying at all. There are a few issues with the bathrooms, which we have raised with the owner, but not enough to put us off staying again. Giovanni was a very responsive host.