This apartment is so cute and Big! Bright big windows that open wide. Flower boxes! Separate toilet/sink closet from the main bathroom. Washer/dryer in unit. Air conditioning and black out curtains for great sleeping. The sweet hosts left me champagne and macaroons for my birthday! The kitchen has all the basics. She has umbrellas, hair dryer, picnic baskets, lots of electrical outlets for charging stuff. A desk for working. A dining table and a kitchen island for eating. It’s on the 1st floor which is like the 2nd floor in the US. There’s an elevator. Entry is easy with codes and key fobs. Felt very safe. Common areas were being renovated/painted while we were there mid august 2021 not sure when that will be complete. City noise is normal, police station across the street so you do hear sirens. You don’t hear it with the windows closed. There’s the Monge and Maubert markets half a block away on most days of the week. The pharmacy at the corner on rue des ecoles is super helpful with 15 minutes Covid tests. The little square up the hill at rue descartes has lots cafes, restaurants bars. All locals and very lively. Amazing patisserie Eric Keyser is a 2 minute walk around the corner for croissants in the morning. We loved this apartment!