Ideal location for transport links with Gare de Nord a 5 minute walk, and Metro station nearby. 15/20 minute walk to Mon**artre. A nice street with bars on your doorstep and very little traffic. The bars didn’t close until 1am so there was the sound of laughter and chatting until then, but as sound sleepers this didn’t impact on our enjoyment of our stay ( in fact it enhanced it) Room was well equipped and spacious with a rural charm. A balcony with large French windows was a beautiful plus. Staff were exceptionally friendly and efficient. Because it’s a narrow street the room was cool and airy as it received little direct sunlight during the day, and even in 28 degree heat when we visited it was pleasantly cool. A very adequate continental breakfast served from 7-10 in a wood panelled room set us up for the whole day. We often comment that we would return to somewhere we stayed, but I think the Hotel du Pre will be our first choice when we return to Paris in the future. Our only regret is we didn’t stay longer.