The location of this apartment is great - easy walking distance to many of the most popular Paris attractions. The apartment is set above an open courtyard, surrounded by other buildings, so there are no city views at all, but there are newer windows and skylights, which bring in plenty of natural light during the day. Entering from the street entails passing through two coded doors, two flights of stairs, another sliding door out to an elevated passage to another building - with a coded lockbox, two more doors, and then you are at the bottom of a rather narrow and steep spiral staircase leading up to the good sized bedroom/dressing room (with ensuite full bathroom) - along the way, there is a small WC. Another similar staircase takes you up to the living area. There is also a loft with a full sized bed above the living room, as well as a newer sofa with fold-out bed. The kitchen is fairly modern, with dishwasher and a freezer separate from the good sized fridge. There are newer heating units in all the rooms. Bruno, who lives just below the apartment, is there most if the time. Be aware he speaks no English at all, but he can use translation on his cell phone, and he was helpful.