We have had the most incredible stay in Paris and can not repay Laurence for the truly rare and special experience that she crafted for us. Laurence is far and away the kindest and most accommodating host whom you could ever hope to meet. Her home is nothing short of perfection. From the bustling Marais street, you must first enter through a magnificent double wooden door flanked by chocolate & macarons on one side and possibly the best baguette in Paris on the other. Through the door, the temperature drops ten degrees, and you pass into serene greenery and stunning near silence. It's rather amazing. Entering Laurence's place is like walking into a storybook and you'll never want it to be over. It is appointed with both beautiful modern kitchen/bath amenities and endless antiques & artwork spinning chapters of history all around you. You might not want to even leave the apartment but you'll have to because the best boulangerie in the world next door doesn't deliver. :) Laurence provides a carefully curated list of her family's favorite restaurants, farmers markets, shops, hidden gardens and favorite city strolls. She helped me secure an art teacher and studio tour. She provided gourmet refreshments upon arrival, Paris guide books, an ultra-convenient stocked espresso machine and a supremely comfortable and memorable stay.