The apartment is beautiful, the location is fantastic, and the price (I stayed for a month) was a real bargain. This was my first trip to Paris, but I quickly discovered that Saint-Germain-des-Pres is one of the best places to stay in Paris. The neighborhood is packed with cafes, restaurants, bookstores, and very many historic sites, such as the famous cafes such as the Flore, and the Deux Magots, where so many writers and philosophers such as Sartre and Hemingway hung out. Its location is hard to beat, as the Latin Quarter is right next door, as is Montparnasse. Because its location is central, virtually every area on both sides of the Seine is in walking distance. The apartment is light and airy, nicely furnished. The street it’s on (Rue de Buci) is a charming street that is basically a block party day and night. Yet, because the apartment is in the back of the building, it’s absolutely quiet. The entire building itself is quiet too. One thing I would caution you about is that the apartment is on the 6th floor, with no elevator, so if you have difficulty walking, that is something you need to consider.