A comfy, spacious apartment in a wonderful part of Paris where we felt like locals. It also felt very safe: a part of town where families live and go about their business. We were travelling during winter with kids aged 9 and 12, and were often out after dark, and we never had a qualm about safety. The apartment itself was very secure. Jean very generously allowed us to check in early, which was a life-saver after a long flight. We walked everywhere during our stay (we’d planned to walk lots, and we kinda had to owing to a transport strike), and it was quite possible to get as far as the Musee d’Orsay and Place de la Concorde, even with kids in tow. (The Batobus from the Jardin des Plantes brought the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower within reach top.) There were metro stations and bus stops all around us so transport connections would usually be a breeze. We were very close to the wonderful Canal St-Martin, a great part of town. The apartment was well equipped, with a full bathroom plus a 2nd loo and a washer and dryer, and the kitchen had everything you need (including pod coffee machine and dishwasher). We loved staying here and had a very happy and comfy two weeks. We hope to be back someday, perhaps in summer, to enjoy the lovely little terrace!