We love the neighbourhood surrounding Nico's apartment which is very close to the market place in Rue Cler. Bar Du Central became our local - the staff are wonderful and very accommodating. Starbucks around the corner and lots of patisseries within a very short walk. Remember - this is Paris - one of the most expensive cities in Europe. You would be hard-pressed to find anything within the same budget in a respectable neighbourhood as this. We were lucky to be able to spend some time with Nico, a true Parisien. Anyway, it was a good return trip to Paris for us :) Maybe, one day, we'll be able to see Nico in our part of the world !