Sandrine wasn't present when we checked in, but she made it very easy to access her apartment. The place is up four flights of stairs; we huffed and puffed on our first several days, but by the end of our stay we were enjoying the walk up.

The pictures depict the apartment accurately. It's very smartly designed, making great use of the available space while still feeling bright and open. It manages to have an antique Parisian character while still incorporating modern elements. The kitchen had everything we needed to make some simple meals. Unlike many euro washers and dryers, these worked perfectly and didn't take forever. We didn't use the TV, but the Internet was fast and fairly reliable. There are independent radiators throughout the apartment, so it's easy to find a comfortable temperature. There wasn't a good place to unpack our clothes, but other than that we really enjoyed the apartment itself.

The neighborhood immediately out the door has lots to offer. Rue Oberkampf has everything you need day-to-day, including several markets, wine shops, and a pharmacy. Restaurants and cafés are everywhere, and there are multiple metro stations within an easy walk. We enjoyed the Marais, and found it to be a centrally-located home base for exploring the major sights of Paris. Because the Marais is a popular destination for a night out, we found that the apartment was a little noisy on weekend nights. That was a worthwhile tradeoff for the excellent location and smart accommodations.