Initially, I was not sure about this location, the pictures were beautiful but didn't know much about Canal-Saint Martin and the 10 arrondissement. Last year on a previous visit to Paris, I stayed in a place on rue Beaumarchais in the Bastille near the Marais. I traveled with family on that occasion and the location was perfect. During that time we walked to and along Canal St. Martin and it seem a bit more of a developing neighborhood, but to my surprise this time I got to explore it more and it was fantastic. Everything thing was convenient Franprix Market just at the top of the street, lots of restaurants and bars, an easy walk to the Marais and the Metro Republique which connects easily with the rest of the city. This apartment is beautiful, well appointed and very comfortable. I would definitely stay their again.