We had a wonderful stay at Michel's beautiful Bastille apartment. For its central location (easily walkable to île-de-la-cité/st.louis, the Marais, place des Vosges etc) the place was incredibly quiet: the windows face an inner (beautiful) courtyard so there is no road noise and his neighbours were very quiet throughout our stay. The apartment was exactly like the photos - in terms of both space and décor; with its fob entry and separate key for the door, Michel's place felt secure. Upon arrival, Michel welcomed us and took us for a quick tour of the nearby streets so that we could get our bearings; Michel's English was very good and we appreciated the time he gave us given that we arrived slightly earlier than we had expected. With its exposed beams, mezzanine bed (mind your head), well-stocked guidebook selection, and classy bathroom, we would recommend Michel's apartment as the perfect introduction to Paris without reservation.