Lovely neighborhood, just be aware it is very hilly. The apartment is close to the 7bis metro, making it easy to travel anywhere in Paris, just allow time for traveling. Host lives next door and is very responsive, yet never obtrusive. Basic, clean apartment, spacious compared to a Paris hotel and we love having a kitchen and washing machine. No television set. This is our second time staying here. We find it to be good value for the money.