Perfect apartment in a perfect location, away from the tourist frenzy but steps away from the Republique metro station, which has connections to a bunch of metro lines. Or you can simply walk south to the Marais and down to the river, or walk north to the Canal St. Martin or the Buttes Chaumont.

Fred's a very welcoming and easygoing host, and provided plenty of suggestions for where to go/eat/sightsee/shop.