This location may not appear as a pristine up market area but we never had any problems walking the streets and feeling unsafe. It is very easy to get to the metro or get taxis and is very short metro ride to all the main stations in and around Paris. There are many lovely suburbs to walk through close by and some good restraints if you search them out. Matthieu is a lovely, kind and very helpful host and will go out of his way to help you if you need it. Can be a bit hot in summer and Matthieu will help with fans if you need them. Has all you need to live and rest between your sight seeing.