Edouard's apartment is a great spot to explore Paris! It was our first time in France, and, after carrying up my bag, Edouard took the time to explain how to get to all of the tourist attractions we of course had to see. We chose this place for the kitchen, which had everything we needed to cook dinner. The shops on Rue du Nil provided amazing ingredients, bread, and wine for a couple of quiet meals at home after walking around all day. And everyone there was very patient with our inability to speak French aside from some Bonjours and Mercis...the wine shop there is very cool and the girl working there gave us great wine recommendations! There's much to do in the area, but it's also a great base camp to explore. Be prepared, the stairs are a bit uneven, and there are a few flights to go up, but if you're able bodied, they aren't a problem. If it's your first time in Paris, or your tenth, this is the perfect place to enjoy this beautiful city!