The apartment sits on a street very close to Metro and SNCF station. Really convenient. The shops and restaurants right next to the apartment when you first arrive may make you feel a little uneasy, but we found that within a couple blocks there are good restaurants. There will be people hanging out around the apartment at all hours, but we felt safe and found many of the people to be quite friendly. The small convenience store next to the apartment is owned and operated by some really nice people.