We were a bit surprised by the area but the apartment suited our needs. It is very close to the metro (Château Rouge) and a 5 min walk to Sacré Coeur. We had no problem getting to the attractions we wanted to see. Michèle is a nice lady and was very accomodating - she provided juice and milk upon our arrival and gave us suggestions where to buy bread and shop in the area. The area borders Montmartre and the Africaine quarter. We stayed for five nights and we were a family of five.