We traveled from Vancouver to Paris with our 3yr old and 8yr old. Maja's place was the perfect home base after such long travel. So quiet, comfortable and the boys loved the lego!! Excellent location. there's a monoprix (grocery store) basically 2 blocks away, metro station about a block away and various bakeries and restaurants all around. Jardin des Plantes is extremely close and a great activity for everyone. Unfortunately the elevator broke moments before we arrived (just bad luck as a lady in the building said it never happens). It was quite a hike up the 5 flights of stairs but we managed. Thanks Maja!