This is a very peaceful apartment, with a balcony that looks out over back gardens (rather than the street, which would be noisier). The studio is equipped with everything you might need. The neighborhood is not as touristy as areas such as the Marais, but it does have a thriving street with restaurants and cafés (rue de la Roquette), a shopping district (place Voltaire) with some superb bakeries, fruit, cheese, meat, and wine vendors (and a few charming cafés), and for those who want a quiet walk, close proximity to the Père Lachaise cemetery. I highly recommend it!