Where to start? We experienced delays all day coming in from London and unfortunately we missed our initial meet up to be let into the apartment. Sylvie was very communicative and made arrangements for an associate to let us in rather late at night which was much appreciated. Everything was explained thoroughly to us and we were made to feel very much "at home". The apartment itself is a lovely space with three bedrooms and was just as described. It was very hot in Paris when we were there, but there are full length windows that can be opened creating a very nice cross breeze that kept us cool. The apartment is on a lively corner and there are two Metro stations, each within 800 feet of the main entrance for getting to all the sights that Paris has to offer! It's also worth mentioning that it is very convenient to Gare du Nord and Gare du l'Est, so if you come in by train, its a very easy walk to the apartment. There are also shops, cafes, and late night spots galore. As I said, the neighbourhood is very lively, but it feels very safe as long as you take the same precautions that you would in any city. There are several beautiful areas in the 10th ( I recommend a leisurely stroll around the Canal Saint-Martin), as well as wine shops and lovely restaurants all right there. If you enjoy a nice curry I recommend the Passage Brady, but do your research before you go so you know exactly where you want to eat as you will be "encouraged" by barkers at every entrance. Another great stop is the Saint-Quentin Covered market where you can buy prepared foods (we all agree that we had the best lasagnes we've ever had from there), as well as meats, fruit, and veg. Going back to the windows, we were there as France won the World Cup so the streets were full of revellers, but the wonderful windows blocked out all the sound from the street. We were able to shop and cook some meals in the very accommodating kitchen, which is always helpful when you need a bit of downtime. As I side note, my wife loved the coffee maker! All in all, the apartment was spacious, beautiful, and in a great location for exploring Paris. I highly recommend this apartment to anyone coming to the city, and I'd like to note that it is especially nice for families travelling with children.