The experience of staying in the heart of the Marais in an apartment that is 4 1/2 centuries old was priceless. The space is - shall we say - quirky, but once you get past the creaky stairs, low door jams and "snug" sleeping areas, the feeling of history simply overtakes you. You will likely meet Alex who just opened a café on the corner. You will certainly get some baguettes every morning from the Boulangerie Onfroy down the block on Rue Saintonge. You will meet the staff and enjoy the fine fare in the cafés along Rue Bretagne. The apartment truly helped us feel as though we were part of this magnificent city.