I've a meeting in Paris, 14e arrd, out near Pernety / Plaisance metro stations / at Rue des Thermophiles. What's it like there? I'm tempted to stay nearer the centre & travel out - especially with the August exodus- but if it's an interesting area, might stay there. And what are the local interesting bits?!

I work 20-30 minutes by 'tube from Piccadilly Circus, so I know what hotels call 'centre of town...'! Any info/opinions gratefully received.

All the best to all of you, Stewart London