I absolutely adore the location of Alexander's apartment - it's about a 10-minute walk from Gare de Lyon, 2 minutes from Ledru-Rollin metro, and right next to Marche d'Aligre, a wonderful farmers' market with some really impressive food shops in the covered market and on Rue d'Aligre. There are wonderful cafes, restaurants, and chocolate shops within a block or two, and Pere Lachaise cemetery and Atelier des Lumieres, two of the highlights of our trip, are just a 20-minute walk away. Alexander's apartment is quirky, full of character, and feels like someone's home, which was a welcome change from the more sterile, dedicated AirBnb I stayed in in London. I definitely recommend giving this place a chance and checking out a truly magical part of Paris!