Beautiful apartment and met all our needs for family of seven. Our host was very responsive and provided all necessary amenities. Surroundings: Elderly persons should be careful of narrow steps, recommend they take lift if possible. For some reason Uber almost never took our request here, had to walk to Gare du Nord to request taxi or take metro instead. There are busy bicycle lanes on level ground with side walk in front of building, take care when crossing street. The apartment itself is in busy business district making access to restaurants and attractions very easy to get to. Would return myself, for elderly persons may not be best fit. Great Paris trip!