I can strongly recommend a stay in Annick's apartment. Its position allows easy access to all the sites whilst giving you the feel that you are in the real Paris. There are many bars and restaurants nearby, everything you could need in fact. I spent a month here and really didn't want to leave. Annick is a wonderful host and makes sure that you have everything you need. Communication is excellent as is all the advice for places to visit, shop and eat. I loved the picnics by the canal and the strolls in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont. A great area for a base and a beautiful little flat.