The area Canal St Martin is an exciting part of Paris. Creative, young and residential neighbourhood. At times walking along the canal, I thought I was in Amsterdam. I appreciated the bars/bistros, the award winning boulangerie near by Du pain et des idees, but the energy like a little village inside Paris. A nice 3.5km walk you are in Le Marais and not much further to Notre Dame. Tania's place is like staying at a cool friend or family member's place. It has everything you need with wonderful sunlight. A natural wine bar nearby, a craft brewery up the hill (Le Triangle), great bistros (Le Verre Vole, Les Enfants Perdus), and bar for lunches (Chez Prune).