Before we left home, Mary ann gave me really helpful instructions about the apartment, who was to meet us with the keys and the local area. The apartment is just like the photos and is very comfortable. It is in a gorgeous location central to so many great places to visit. Being so close to the metro we found it very easy to get around. Even though the metro station can be seen through the beautiful windows in the living room, we didn't have any noise from the metro, which was great. The Marais district is fabulous and we would have loved to have had more time there.