Perfect area if you aren't familiar with how metro systems work. Metro station right across the street. Chokri was very accommodating and had everything we needed inside the apartment. Salt, pepper, olive oil, towels, pots, pans, dishes, etc.. We got to meet with him and he was very friendly. If you walk down the street one direction, you get to Bastille and the other direction, a very nice square, Place de la République. Here you can find a large variety of restaurants and stores, even American food ;) All in all it was a great stay and I would highly recommend it. I just wish I could say the same about Rome...