You can enjoy within 5-10 min walking distance the "parc de la Villette", the "parc des Buttes Chaumont" (fantastic view of the city), "la cité des sciences", "la philarmonie de Paris", 2 large movie theaters (MK2), and the new and very popular cultural center called "Le 104".
You can also stroll along the canal where you will find many animated bars and restaurants…. Paris plage ( 20/07, 20/08). Canaurama...
Lots of grocery shopping right down the street (including a typical parisian outdoor market right across the canal, less than 5 min by foot, and many supermarkets, bakeries etc).
You will have a great vacation in an authentic parisian neighborhood.