This was a great home base for our visit to Paris! Super close to a great metro station (Republique) and a great neighborhood to be in. We had stayed in a more tourist-y area before and this was a MUCH more relaxing place to be. Great restaurants and shops, a supermarket nearby. The apartment is a great size for Paris, and the kitchen is great. The shower/tub doesn't have a curtain, so if you are used to USA style showers, you may have to adjust your routine a little bit, but it wasn't a big deal. The bed was a good size and comfortable, and the apartment was really quiet and private. The flight of stairs from the elevator to the apartment is easy to walk up, nice even stairs and good hand rails. Loved our stay here, loved the neighborhood!