Overall: Enjoyed this property two years in a row. Love the Bastille area. Enjoyed Most: Close proximity to market, grocery store, cafes, and metro. Enjoyed Least: Smokers taking break at nearby restaurant (Bofinger's) sitting on stoop under window of property. Bombarded with cigarette smoke several times a day. Surrounding Area: Right across the street from Bastille monument. Thursday and Sunday markets. Lot of activity and celebrations such as Gay Pride and Music fest. Frequenting local cafes. Not too touristy. Loved the local flavor. Tips or Restaurants: Bring electrical converters. Learn how to use the washer/dryer combination in apartment or find close by laundromat. Good Pakistani restaurant we frequented on Rue de la Roquette - Restaurant Taj. Check In Out: Excellent greeting. Thorough review of property. Very pleased.