Alexandra's apartment is in an excellent location for sightseeing and experiencing the culture of Paris. It is a large, quiet apartment in a wonderful old neighborhood. My wife had no concerns about her safety when traveling out at any time of the day. There was a transportation workers strike while we were there. However Alexandra's place is so perfectly situated that most of the iconic sights were within walking distance of the apartment. Alexandra was also quick to respond to questions and offer wonderful suggestions about getting around and places to eat. Her apartment is a bargain in what we consider the best part of Paris to stay.