This place is both gorgeous and functional. It’s on a totally private and quiet alley (complete with a couple of cats from your neighbours), with a wonderful homey feel to it. A wall of windows on the main floor lets in light across a ledge holding a myriad of vintage art objects. The kitchen area is large and functional; the dining table likewise and there is a couch and a large coffee table with interesting books and magazines stored underneath. The bedroom upstairs is large with high ceilings, large modern shower, and two skylights, and also has a built-in desk area, ideal for keeping your electronics, phones/iPads, etc. Of the three places we stayed in Paris, this was the one we will definitely come back to. The immediate area is very local, the canal very close, lots of large (Monoprix) and small (boulangerie, pattiseries, wine store, bistros) places to eat and buy necessities. A comfortable and lovely place to stay.