We loved staying in this Paris apartment! We got to live the life of a local for a week. It is very close to the subway system and lots of cute places to eat. It is a very quiet building and the people are friendly. One night we enjoyed hearing someone playing beautiful violin out their window! The 7 of us fit comfortably in the whole apartment. Yes, there is a school close by and you can hear the kids when they are outside. They are more noticeable in the smaller apartment, but the “noise” didn’t bother us. They were not out too early and the “noise” is joyful. The only warning I have is you do not get to use the washer & dryer. If we ever get back to Paris we would stay here again. Thank you so much!