Damien’s place is right next to the canal, and there are lovely places to eat and drink right there along it. The neighborhood hosts a lot of international cuisine too! Which was a bonus for us, we tried a Lebanese place nearby and loved it. The apartment itself has the basic necessities. The little balcony has a view of the Eiffel Tower and Sacre Coeur! We sat out there with dinner and wine on our last night. The only thing to take note of is that you earn every single croissant, crepe, and glass of wine you eat and drink every time you climb up the stairs to the 6th floor. If you are not physically fit these will be bane of your existence, and even if you are fit, you I’ll find yourself tested on them. I personally didn’t mind the stairs, and I found it hilarious how my traveling companions complained, but I thought I would offer it as a warning. I loved how close the place was to the metro, and I enjoy being outside of touristy area for lodging. It was nice and quiet. We really enjoyed our time in Paris and at Damien’s place.