This is pretty much an ideal spot for visiting Paris. There are great food choices very close to the apt. It is also an amazing place from which to explore. It is close to so many attractions, allowing the guest to "live there" but also be near the action. You won't be inundated with tourists in this area, but be just a block or two from the all kinds of things. The metro can be accessed quickly. For us it was great to walk for 2 minutes and be at the river. It was a nice start and finish to our day. The apartment is pretty quiet, but does get some noise from people walking in the neighborhood, based on the fact that it is slightly below street level. Therefore, you hear cars and pedestrian traffic. To be extremely picky, I wish there was more soap and shampoo. For example the soap bottle in the shower as empty, so we had to buy our own soap. That is not a huge deal, we just walked up to the market. I do believe the hosts should keep soap and shampoo full. Perfect stay!