“Refined”??? Don’t understand definition. The building & view are wonderful!!! The building is well kept. The elevator fits 1 to 2 people, depending on their size. The neighborhood had life. The bus stop was 1/2 block walk. But the streets are all one-way, so it is unlikely that you will return on same bus. The funicular was available. It is a good idea to take it down, so you know where to find it to come back. The apartment minimalistic, but adequate for 2 people. Don’t expect luxury, & you won’t be disappointed. There was NO AIR CONDITIONING! The weather changed to HOT & no air conditioning to be found. (May 2026, remember the heat at the French Open!)We stayed for 29 days. We lacked good instructions for everything from how to unlock apt door to how to unlock washing machine door, where to take the garbage, etc So we wasted days waiting for help & instructions . ( We are not neophytes. I have owned houses for many years. ) None of these problems were necessary, if only well written instructions & suggestions were available. If you know Montmartre, you know to expect hills & steps outside. The views are amazingly beautiful! There is entertainment on the front side of Sacre Coeure building. The restaurants nearby are close & good. If you don’t mind steps, this is a great location. This review is so mixed, because there is such potential here. I hope the owner takes our advice & provides better information than we received.