I stayed at Sophie's place for a long weekend. Her space is neat, orderly, and comfortable with ample space to stretch out. The building is very quiet. Didn't have any issues with noise. It was my first time staying away from the city center, but it provided an opportunity to discover new neighborhoods. It took me about 25-30 mins to get into the center of town. The 19th arrondissement is a melting point of diverse cultures. My last night I ate at a neighborhood restaurant on the canal, and it was great to get that off-the-beaten path, neighborhoody feel!