This place was perfect for our family of 4 (2 Parents 2 kids). The apartment is close to everything we wanted out of our Paris trip of 3 days. It is still really quiet since it is located in the back of the building. We loved taking the Metro to all the Tourist spots, you can be any where in Paris within 15 minutes. Metro la Republique is a hub for most lines. Urban bakery is fantastic for croissant and breads and a short 2 minute walk up the street. This is a very young neighborhood with little kids and young adults changing the world over a cafe. We went to Monoprix for food but there are grocery stores 5 minutes away where you can find anything you need. We already miss this city!