I really enjoyed my stay at this apartment. It is in a great location, on the direct metro line from Gare du Nord (for the Eurostar) and, if you prefer bus travel then there are convenient stops right outside to the Louvre and Opera (68), Bastille (92) and St Germain/Chatelet (58). Just downstairs there are some great local shops: such as a small supermarket, a Greek traiteur, a specialist cheese emporium and a bakery. There are plenty of local restaurants and cafes: I particularly recommend My Noodles, just a few steps away on Blvd Montparnasse for an inexpensive, tasty and filling meal, but there are plenty of altenatives. Marie-Helene left me a very helpful list of recommendations for patisseries, which ensured that I ate great desserts all week. The apartment itself is a real home, with a very comfortable bed, and the view of the Eiffel tower from the window at night was amazing, particularly when it was all lit up and sparkling.