From the moment you step through the big green door at 17 Rue de Faubourg you slip into a pool of tranquility. For the three nights we stayed we could not hear the sounds of the street or the movements of other occupants in the block. As a result we slept like logs in the comfortable bed. It is a small flat but all the necessary creature comforts have been cleverly fitted, there is even a small dishwasher under the oven. There were ample towels and bedding provided for the three of us. Everything was spotlessly clean. We had some difficulty linking our phones to the wi-fi but we had a laptop and this picked it up with no problem. The TV does not have any English speaking channels except BBC and Sky news - but this is not a bad thing! This ground floor flat is easily accessible from the street. We got a bit lost on the way but were quickly contacted via Whats App and pointed in the right direction. On arrival we were shown round and given the low down on how everything worked, including the PIN access to the block. If travelling before 20th Dec 2018 it is worth noting that the metro station "Strasbourg St Denis" is closed for maintenance and a change of lines will need to be made at Republique if coming into Paris on Eurostar. Locally you will find pretty much everything you need. There are loads of supermarkets, cafes and restaurants to choose from - it is well worth going to Chartiers just up the road, but get there between 1830 and 1900hrs or you will be queuing for ages. The food is all French, of satisfactory quality and reasonably priced all served by the frantic waiters and you'll probably have to share your table - but we loved it! Just to say thanks to Paul and Marie for making our break perfect.