Laurence's apartment was perfect for our short stay in the city - very central and it had everything we needed. It is a very well-refurbished old place with lots of character. Although it was very cold in Paris, we were very comfortable inside. Laurence greeted us personally and made sure to show us around the apartment as well as the area around it. Amenities, coffee shops, bars and restaurants are very close by, and it was easy to explore Paris by walk (although the metro is very close too, and efficient). Since it's so central the area isn't a quiet one, but that didn't bother us. We would certainly highly recommend it and hope to visit again :)