The place is located in an area of Paris that is not suitable for children; I did not see any children out and about while I was there. The staircases do not have lights and it is hard to find your way to the apartment. Once inside it is quite charming but I do not think that anything has been laundered in a long time. And it is very clear that occupants have smoked all over the flat as the stench of cigarettes is very pervasive.