The place is central between east and west or south and north of Paris; its only 4 metro station from Gare du Nord, which was excellent for me arriving from Bruxelles.There are lots of different bistro’s 5 min away from Balinese to Italian; excellent French bakeries and supermarket with delicatessen ; the apartment at 4th floor I couldn’t hear any street noise and there’s the possibility of a fresh coffee or tea in the morning.Romain can give more hints about each of Paris districts, mapping them himself. A very kind and to the point host to my liking! And if in Paris I’ll make sure I can stay at his place again.