Lola's apartment is situated in Marx Dormoy, an area of Paris that has a bad reputation because of the high density of ethnic demograhics. That's one of the many things we loved about the area though. There was a mixture of culture, many different types of peoples and religions. The apartment was also perfectly situated next to a bus station and metro. There are multiple restaurants, cafes, and markets within walking distance. The apartment itself was as pictured, with all the necessities. Nice artistic space, please respect their belongings as it is a living/working space. Things to be aware of though: it is a five-story walk up, and the mattress is on top of the etiquette (shelving/storage unit) and is very firm to some. Don't let this deter you, just something to be aware of if you have limited physical mobility. We would absolutely stay here again if we were coming to Paris. Thanks so much, Lola!