This apartment is in the very heart of the Marais on a small but busy street with a couple of noisy bars below. The apartment did have double glazing which helped with the noise but was a bit hot with the windows closed (early October). The apartment itself is very well set up for a family with an upstairs area for children and two toilets!! The kitchen is a good size and very well equipped. We were a family of six and this apartment was comfortable for us. The area is very lively ( late into the night) with great small bars and restaurants and fabulous(expensive) shops. It is also within walking distance of many major sights and has good public transport. Nihaya and her family were very welcoming and helpful and made us feel at home. They live locally and are happy to help if there are any problems. All in all this is a great apartment if you want to be in the centre of Paris.