The location is the key thing here: at the centre of the extremely trendy Charonne/Bastille/Aligre area with its restaurants, bars and shops but is itself on a quiet side street away from the noise and crowds, the lounge and kitchen overlook a garden area at the back of the block. It's a small 60s/70s flat (inserted between much older buildings) and shows its age but it is more than adequately furnished and equipped and the bed is very comfortable. A good hot shower and all you might need in the kitchen. Roger is a very good and understanding host. We enjoyed our time there and will probably return here the next time we visit Paris.