This is a great spot in the Marais close to the Pompidou and City Hall (Hotel de Ville), and lots of cute boutiques and fun restaurants. Very walkable to the major attractions and easy to catch a cab as well. The apartment itself is in a hip and lively area but tucked back through a locked wooden door and down an old medieval street in the middle of the block, so it was very quiet for sleeping. (I'm a light sleeper and we couldn't hear any street noise.) Lots of great spots to grab treats and meals in a 4 block radius, and fun shopping. We were there in August and most little shops were open in the Marais, but not in some other areas of the city. Loved staying here!