This was a beautiful flat. It is exactly as pictured. We walked to Notre Dame, Place de Bastille and throughout the neighbourhood. We felt safe and comfortable. Check in was easy and we were undisturbed. It was nice to live like locals for some time. The balcony was perfect to sit at for coffee and we enjoyed the hustle and bustle of the main floor theatre crowds. The building is mixed use so people come and go at all hours. It's a real slice of Parisienne life. We had some issues with the shower which went unresolved. The neighbor also has steel roll down doors which the open and shut daily--noisy. Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone wanting a real local experience.