This apartment is an extraordinary historic gem. The building is a "flatiron", one of the triangular buildings that surround the Place de la Bastille, with the apartment on the second floor looking directly onto la Bastille. So the views are incredible from every window, and astounding from the windows facing onto the plaza. The interior is beautifully historic, with modern bathrooms built into the corners. My children loved that it was clear that a family has lived in the apartment- it is both glorious and homely. I have no doubt that Beaumarchais, the author of the Marriage of Figaro, may have actually lived in the building. An amazing place to stay in an excellent location.