Getting to Simone's apartment (from say Gare du Nord) is very easy either walking (20 min) or by Metro. Ave de Flandre is busy but has small supermarkets, boulanger, cafés. On the other side is Bassin de la Villette, a lovely canal with bars etc.
Apartment looks onto a large courtyard & is peaceful. There is a lift. Her apartment is beautiful & we felt lucky to have found such a place. Très sympa !
Facilities in apartment completely met our needs.