The apartment is very comfortable, everything is new and the location is wonderful - at the corner of Bastille. My family and I were there during the transportation strike and only 2 subway lines were working non stop - the line 1 is just in front of the apartment and is the most touristic of the subway lines. Besides, we has everything needed a block away. The apartment is on the 2nd floor which is not a problem unless you have mobility issues. Mercedes responded very quickly to all our questions and our stay was very pleasant.