Lovely, large flat in a very convenient location very near gare du nord, with all amenities for a self-catering stay. We were able to figure out bus and metro lines to the major tourist destinations and experimented with some local restaurants.
The windows open to a busy street with views of the train station 100m away. Perhaps due to the proximity to the major northern train station, the neighborhood has some seedy elements and made it feel unclean and certainly felt unsuitable for my teenagers to venture out alone. But it's a colorful neighborhood with a very African vibe that helped us feel at home as we were on our way to Africa after Paris. We had a very memorable visit to Paris and will remember our stay here fondly.