This is a great location for a tour stay in Paris. Close to Gare Du Nord and Gare d'Est which worked well for us since we could easily walk from the train stations with our luggage. Close to Stalingrad and Jaures metro - only a five minute walk to get on the metro and explore Paris. Close to supermarket and to bakeries on Ave. de Flandres. The Baraquai bar and restaurant a couple doors down does some great food and the apartment building is just a block away from the Quai, with the water, and the restaurants and a dance floor.