Thanks to Olivier's excellent brochure, the apartment was very easy to find and it was very easy to contact Damien, who showed me where everything was. The apartment was perfect and the view was as stunning as promised.

Place d'Italie is great for public transport (metro and buses), so there is no problem getting around Paris, and some good walks to be had exploring the area, both along the grandes boulevardes and off the beaten track. I was only there for 2 days but loved every minute. The downside...? Wet and windy. Next time will catch some good weather!