I have worked in Paris for a few years now, but I was pleasantly surprised by this hidden gem of a neighborhood. The houses are a bit older, but that adds to their charm, with wooden or tile floors and large windows. It seems that Melanie has been updating the bathrooms, the kitchen, and the bedrooms, so everything is lovely and fresh. The decor is unique and warm. I admired several paintings and books. Even outside, there is a cool patio and garden, with a rose in bloom. The house-lined street was surrounded by little bakeries, a kebab shop with great pizzas, a grocery, and several cafes and restaurants, including vegetarian options. Lots of info is provided by Melanie, but we liked to explore, too. All food places were delicious! I will have to return for the pain perdu at the Cafe des Peupliers. Really, please try the pain perdu! They had great main courses and wine/beer options, too.
The 7 Metro is nearby, and it goes straight up to Les Chatelets and the touristy areas, or the 6 or T3a go west to the Eiffel Tower and/or Versailles trains. We had an easy time navigating. We fit a family of 9 people in the house. It was great. Only one toilet, but two bathrooms with fancy showers and a big bath. One downstairs sofa is a high-quality bed, and the kids slept on 3-4 mattresses on the floor in one room. Two main bedrooms with big beds. Heating worked! Neighbors were nice, too. It was great!