The apartement was exactly as the pictures in the ad. It was very clean, quiet and secure. Although we did not cook, the kitchen is very well equiped for someone who would like to prepare meals. The is a grocery store and a bakery at the corner of the street. The metro station is only 5 mins walk from the apartement. There is not that many restaurants in surrounding streets, you have to walk a good 15 mins to find good options. The Louvre is approximately 25 mins walk, to give an idea. Overall, very good apartement, big enough for 4 people (the sofa bed is comfortable), Olivier was not able to meet us but his friend was there on time no problem. We definately would stay there again.