If you've seen old movies set in Paris where you open a door from a busy street and enter a peaceful, quiet inner courtyard, with the concierge rooms to the right housing an aged but spry madame concierge keeping an eye on things, then you have a picture of this place. (OK, maybe not the actual madame concierge, but the concierge rooms are there.) Quite a charming spot set off from the hustle and bustle of the Parisian streets. The Chateau d'Eau metro station is right around the corner, and a short walk takes you to the Porte St. Martin and the Boulevard Saint-Denis with its many theaters, cafes, and restaurants. The apartment itself was immaculate and had many new appliances. Highly recommended.