We've always loved the Rue Cler area, and the apartment couldn't have been better located. In the morning there were 4-5 boulangeries within a few minutes' walk. Starbucks is nearby. We purchased fresh fruit, cheese and breads daily from Rue Cler merchants. We had several picnics at the Eiffel Tower / Champs de Mars, just a few minutes away. The metro was just a few minutes in the other direction.

We have three young children. The apartment worked decently for us. We were uncomfortable with our 4-year-old on the open stairs, so we assisted her. We were very conscious of child noise given the neighbors and the person who works across the courtyard.

Sophia was great to work with upon arrival. Unfortunately the apartment had virtually no laundry detergent or toilet paper when we arrived, so we needed to immediately purchase both. That seems to be the fault of the other renters, though, since judging by the recent reviews two others rented the house in July as well. The washer and dryer worked well. The oven/microwave took some getting used to, but we finally mastered it by the second week.

Overall a great place in a perfect location. Just beware of very young kids on the stairs.