This was my first trip to Paris, and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Alex’s. The room was cozy and comfortable for a solo traveller, and I loved the little balcony that overlooked the streets. The Marais is a fantastic area to be based in, with great F&B outlets, boulangeries and patisseries at every corner - many of which remain open on Sundays. Getting to Alex’s place was also a breeze from Gare du Nord train station, and there are several metro stations near the apartment as well. I managed to reach various tourist attractions / museums by foot - eg. the Pompidou, Picasso museum, and Notre Dame. Alex and her husband Pierre were warm and friendly, and their kids and cats made for excellent company. A wonderful experience for this first-time Parisian traveller.