We had a great time at Marie’s apartment. It was cozy, yet roomy enough for our party of 5 in our first trip to Paris. Located about a fifteen minute walk from Gare Du Nord, it’s on the outskirts of the train station and a residential area with bakeries, cafes, shops, laundry, etc, in the immediate area. There was a neighborhood market a block or two over that had all the necessities one could need. Moulin Rouge was a mile and a half away, as well as the charming Montmartre area. On our first day, we walked for about 35 minutes and accidentally found ourselves at the Louvre. Metro was always available a few minutes walk away, though Uber was our best friend on this trip.
As stated in other reviews, there is a lot of foot traffic outside of the unit, so there is a quite a bit of hustle and bustle due to its proximity to the station. As far as the unit, it is located at street level, and is very nicely decorated and furnished, as it has all the basic amenities one would need for a nice vacation. We felt the area was relatively safe, especially with children, though I can understand some concern especially in the evening due to the night life. Overall, a very nice place to make home for a few days, and it’s proximity to all the major landmarks made it a solid choice to stay.