You cannot have a better location than this two-room flat steps away from Place de la Republique. It has the charm of the real Paris experience, with the cafes, shops, and a lovely canal at your doorstep with accessibility to every part of town by metro. The streets are busy at night, so earplugs are a must if you are a light sleeper like I am. But it was worth it to stay in such a building and explore the surrounds, which are much more charming than the busy tourist areas. Don't miss the vintage shop downstairs and the bakery two blocks away on the same side of the street.