Frederique is a really wonderful hostess and her apartment, while central was also incredibly quiet! Usually when staying someplace so central, you expect some street noise but we couldn’t hear anything, which made for a really restful break from our busy days touring. I would also add that the shower pressure and heat were really wonderful: a small thing that can really make a difference!
This location was ideal—a short walk to several touring destinations (Montmartre, Moulin Rouge) and a short bus ride to others, but enough off of the beaten path to have restaurants and shops not catered to tourists. One of our favorite days in Paris was exploring this neighborhood!