Louise's apartment is a perfect place to stay in Paris and experience local life. Her furnishings are antique and quirky in the best Parisian ways, and the location in the Marais is amazingly convenient. Within a few blocks are a Franprix (well-stocked grocery store), a boulangerie (amazing fresh croissants and breads), a charcuterie, a fromagerie, a huge number and variety of cafes and restaurants, an outdoor marketplace, and even a fresh gelato-and-macaron shop. Metro and bus stops require some walking, but then you don't feel so guilty eating chocolate croissants for breakfast every day. :) We loved our week in Louise's apartment and hope to stay there again the next time we visit Paris!