This apartment is absolutely ideal for couples wanting to explore "real" Paris. Situated at the heart of Belleville with its cosmopolitan mix and close to hip neighborhoods, like Canal Saint-Martin and Rue Oberkampf, and with Rébublique and le Marais at a 20 minutes walking distance, it's perfectly located and still calm and quiet! The metro station is literally right next door and you can easily reach the left bank and Gare du Nord, and the RER to the airport. What makes this apartment great is that it has such wonderful personal touch, thanks to Frédéric who really is a marvelous host. He's quick in communicating, he is thoughtful and had prepared the fridge with juice and fruits for our arrival. He came down to meet us at the metro-station to help us carry the luggage up the five stairs (which by the way provide a great work out)! And he knows his "quartier" and is happy to give you tips. We were delighted to stay in Frédéric's apartment and would be happy to return.