What a wonderful space! I traveled with my daughter (18 years old) and my mother. The location is a short walk to Oberkampf and Republique metro stations. It took a couple of days to get the lay of the land, but we were metro pros by the end of our stay. The apartment is close to 2 grocery stores and multiple cafes. Do not miss the Popincourt Market which is just a few minutes walk away. Tuesday and Friday mornings beginning in the spring and through to the fall. Wake up early and shop like a Parisian! We also loved Frenchy's across the street (great crepes) and Fran Prix that has daily essentials (coffee!) for purchase. We enjoyed sitting at the dining table and watching the children play in the park. There was some street noise, but nothing disruptive. Some apartments are above cafes (which can be noisy), but this apartment is above a paint store and a kitchen design shop. Marie Claude always responded promptly to me when I had questions or was confirming our arrival/departure. As I write this, I am missing so much the sights and sounds of Paris. Merci, Marie Claude!