It's not in the heart of Paris, but the value is great and very close to major train lines that can wisk you there in no time. It's also within a walkable distance of some restaurants with "up and coming" young chefs and the party (Oberkampf). As for the unit itself, it's quiet as it is in a high-rise building. It has a big bedroom and bed, but the kitchen was an efficiency with a single hotplate. I'm obsessed with the water pressure in the shower. It was better than mine at home. Julien was very helpful and nice and speaks English very well. He had coffee with us in his unit (a few doors down) so we did not have to hang out in nasty Gare de Lyon longer then necessary. It was a pleasant stay.