Foremost, the neighborhood is great -- very near the Vavin subway stop and among many great bars and restaurants. Groceries, boulangeries, wine shops, fromageries are all within a short walk. The kitchen and den have three large windows on the first floor (2nd American floor) above a somewhat bustling boulevard, so you feel within the city; but the bedrooms are tucked away in the rear of the building and are very quiet. The beds and linens are super comfortable and our family of four found the apartment very roomy and comfortable. The appliances are all great, and it was nice to have a washer and drier during our one-week stay. We would definitely stay here again. Also, the car service that Patrick arranged for us for airport and train station transfers was outstanding.