Experience Paris in a local neighborhood. Pascal's place is conveniently situated at the intersection of Avenue d'Italie and Tolbiac, close to pretty much whatever you need (e.g. pharmacy, banks, markets, McDonald's even, multiple bakeries).
-- The buses 47 and 62 run N/S and E/W respectively with the former running directly to the island Notre Dame is located. The Tolbiac Metro stop is right on the corner.
-- If you walk towards the East, you will be in Paris' Asian neighborhood with Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, etc. restaurants. Check out Pho and Banh Cuon. If you head West, visit the Butte-aux- Cailles (Quail's Hill) area which has shades of 19th-century Paris with its cobblestones. M'Seddi Bakery the 2018 Paris Baguette winner is a block West on Tolbiac. Two blocks west is Quartehomme cheese shop. Lorette Gourmet Bakery in Butte de Caille is also great. Picard is also nearby.
-- The unit is on the first floor so no need to climb up steps. For Paris, with the exception of the smaller bathroom, the space is reasonably large with two skylights providing natural light. We were 3 people and I slept on the sofa, which was wide and comfortable.
-- There is a local farmer's market on Avenue d'italie on Thursday AM until 2:30PM. A fascinating place where they sell not only fruit/ veggies but roasted chicken/ quail, North African pastries, fresh fish, electronic accesssories, and clothing.
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