Marie's apartment had everything we needed - spacious, tastefully decorated, clean and tidy, 1st floor (with lift), suitable for families (toys provided!), sunny and light, very close to Gard de Nord (10 minutes easy walk with suitcases) and close to Louis Blanc and La Schappel metro station which gives easy access to all of Paris sights and tourist attractions AND the bonus of a beautiful baby grand piano! Extras like hand soap, dish washing liquid and toilet paper made our stay easy. Most noteworthy was Marie's friendly and helpful advice in giving us tips and suggestions for eating and sightseeing. We had a fantastic stay in this apartment in Paris. Can recommend for those looking for value and space, the only side note would be there is quite a strong Indian presence within the area, but despite this, you can still find good bakeries (best croissants and baguettes during our stay!) and restaurants within walking distance.