Alex's apartment has everything you need. It's quiet, in a beautiful building, has all the amenities, has nearby grocery stores, including a natural food store across the street, and it's very convenient to public transportation: you can walk 5-10 minutes to the metro or jump on the nearby city bikes and be at the metro in 2 minutes. The apartment is tucked beneath one of the most beautiful walkways in Paris (la Coulée verte) that runs from the Place de la Bastille to the Bois de Vincennes. I was there for work and vacation and the apartment was perfect.