Marie's place was wonderful. It is a beautiful space, clean and well appointed. A friend of Marie's met us at the apartment and she was very accommodating with the check-in time. She left us with coffee and snacks. The place felt homey, but not cluttered, very comfortable bed. Although the bathroom didn't have a full shower, it offered an extra large tub in what felt like a very new and clean space. There are quite a few stairs to get the apartment, but the view is worth it and it is a two minute walk to the Hotel de Ville Metro station. Restaurants, bakery and grocery store all within a few minutes walk. Lack of AC seems to be common in France, so keep this in mind when traveling during the summer months, also many shops were closed due to the August holiday.