This is a perfect spot for exploring Paris - the area felt safe with our young children and we appreciated being off the main street in a quiet courtyard, although all flats in Paris have some noise from your neighbours. The local shops and restaurants were great. It is a short walk from the Gare du Nord and from Sacré-Cœur, so we were able to drop our bags on arrival and head straight out for lunch and sightseeing. Buses go from outside straight to sights like the Eiffel Tower and Pompidou Centre. The apartment was gorgeous and even better than it looked in the pictures. Thank you for a fantastic stay!