Any good tour guide will often (if not always?) recommend that you "live like a local," to immerse yourself in the community and culture of where you are visiting. Reason-for-Living and I have been visiting Paris for well over 35 years now, and have sprinkled our stays throughout the city. For this visit -- our first in three years, due to Covid -- we decided to try the Canal St Martin neighborhood, and did we ever strike gold in having the opportunity to stay in Charels' lovely apartment. Liberally sprinkled with art of all kinds (prints, paintings, sculpture, etc), you will have your own private museum, with a charming view of the canal. And that is only the beginning, as the neighborhood is just as much a star as is the apartment. The diversity of the area is reflected in its cafes, restaurants and shops, all you have to do is turn a street corner to find something different. A quick walk takes you to Gare de l'Est for multiple Metro and bus options. A wonderful location for "living like a local," we were nothing but pleased with our experience.