If you'd like to be super close to Gare du Nord, Cat's place is super convenient. If you are looking for "Paris experience," you will not get it. There are no stores, nor boulangerie right down the street. I wanted to have fresh baguette before the day to start... did not happen. The neighborhood is bit rough. Nothing happen, I live transitional area in Chicago, so this area kind of remind me home. But if you live quiet little town, you might be shocked. Another couple things, you need to bring your toilette paper with you! I am not kidding! Also, the bed is 2 single beds, not a double bed. Other than that, Cat's place is clean and she has everything you will need. (I guess except TP.) You cannot beat the price, too!