The apartment was perfect for our family of 5. Lovely bright comfortable space with 3 great bedrooms. The area is great - you've got Pere Lachaise right at your door step, lots of cafes and restaurants beside, you can explore the back roads behind pere lachaise which I hadnt been to before, and rue de la roquette and menilmontant for more nightlife and activity. You can walk into Bastille/Marais in 20 mins or hop on the bus and metro beside appt. There's food and fruit markets on street outside on Sundays and Wednesdays. Its a local area and not touristy - but full of character. Enjoy.