This is a perfect Parisian apartment EXCEPT for the noise when the windows are open. I am sure this is the situation in many city apartments, but with no AC in the flat, it was absolutely necessary to have the windows open for airflow during our late July stay, which made it hard to sleep at night. If the windows are closed, the noise is fine, but the apartment is located on a very busy street with many ambulances, police vehicles, and busses passing by at all hours. Other than the noise, the location can't be beat, and the apartment is STUNNING. Dorothee was a terrific host and was very quick to respond to emails.