The flat was beautiful and the neighborhood was perfect. We were traveling with our 8yo daughter and we had plenty of space and privacy when we wanted it. The view is very nice, and down at street level there are cafes and shops as you might expect, but also plenty of delightful surprises. Many non-french food options, and a delightful variety of fun shops for things like comics and manga, and pop-culture fun. There are multiple metro options, and anything you want to do is a quick walk or metro ride away.