Joy's place was perfect for us for a week in Paris. We loved the neighborhood: very lively and with excellent restaurants representing a huge variety of cuisine plus packed bistros a short block away. With the blackout blinds the noise of the boulevard is minimal, and we slept wonderfully on comfortable beds. We were able to walk to major sites in every direction, or use the metro stops right out the door. The apt is small--cozy, though, and with the partitioned-off rooms there was plenty of privacy. If you want to cook your meals the kitchen was not ideal, but the food options are so fun this was not a problem for us. Finally, communication with Joy and her husband was swift and helpful when a problem with the Wifi (needed for a work meeting) was encountered. We would love to come back to this apt in Paris again!