The location of the apartment is ideal. It is around the corner from the Place de Vosges -- a serene, lovely family-oriented green space. It is a block or two away from a delicious boulangerie, a wonderful wine shop, and a couple of natural food stores. It is easy to pretend/practice at being a Parisian. The apartment was sparkling clean and John left it fully appointed for our comfort. The apartment is on the premier etage (for Americans, the second floor) on a busy street so like most of Paris it is noisy when the windows are open -- and what BEAUTIFUL, full length windows they are!! We truly enjoyed our time in John's place.