I swear, there is no better host in all of Paris than Catherine! She is gracious, so helpful, so interested in your comfort, unobtrusive, so caring. The room is so large and I did not have to live out of my suitcase, was able to put away things and hang them up for the nine days with her. The balcony faces Le Monde, how grand is that? This building is two blocks from the Glaciere Metro line and less than a block from the Route 21 bus route, that route going right into the City. It's a quiet neighborhood, a couple of lovely parks and cafes in the immediate are, I felt very safe at night. If you want to be in the midst of Paris and it's nightlife, this may not work for you, but it was perfect for me after days and hours of playing tourist, an oasis in the craziness of life.