Before reading this review, it is important to understand that I am 70 years old and my wife 53. She had her Birthday in Paris on the 6th Sept 2016.

The apartment was exactly as described and although the decor, more minimalist than I would have preferred, perfectly adequate.

The area in which the apartment is situated is absolutely hectic, completely surrounded by bars and bistros. I enjoyed that, but my wife, not so much.

The apartment is close to public transport.

The noise of music and laughter and talking go on until the early hours of the morning and then very soon after the noises of cleaning and then commerce start. The double glazed widows go a long way to keeping the noise out but if you like, as we do, to sleep with windows open, you need to be tolerant of ambient noise. Also in mid-summer would be impossible to bear without AC or the windows open.

I am tolerant of noise, and so slept well. My wife did not at first but she did get used to it and although my wife saw the charming side, wild horses wouldn't drag her there again.

But it is nice so do not be too afraid. Live a little!

Peter and Dessi
South Africa