Philippe's place is the perfect place to live in Paris! The neighbourhood is fantastic- so many great shops, including a great butcher Rue Brancion, several outstanding bakeries, and the market three times a week Rue de la Convention. This is definitely where I would choose to live if I had the chance to live in Paris!!!
Right next to Philippe's place is Parc Brassens- a lovely Parc to go for a stroll and relax, and simply perfect for kids to play. My daughter was there everyday during our stay.
Philippe's place is also very conveniently located (yet away from the tourist agitation), and many places in Paris (Luxembourg, etc) are easily accessible with the Bus 89 (always great to see Paris), or the metro is close by.
Lovely little bistrots nearby, in front of the parc (eg Le petit Gorille).
So a perfect place and location to visit Paris, and feel like a Parisian!