This was a wonderful apartment, and we would definitely stay here again. It was only a block from the Place de Bastille, and there was a metro about 2 minutes walk from the apartment. There is a lift if you need it, but the steps are very manageable, with the apartment on the 1st floor (that's the 2nd floor in France). The beds are great, made up like king beds, and were made with nice linens, and they were comfortable. The bathrooms were really nice, and the showers were amazing!! Really good hot water with great water pressure. There are actually 3 showers in the apartment, and 2 toilets. It was a great setup for 2 couples like we were. The Bastille area is very lively in the evening, with some great restaurants nearby. You can even take a Seine boat ride, that departs literally across the street from the apartment. We did that, and it was very easy (Navettes de Pont Neuf). Would definitely recommend.