Meeting Carole was very simple as we made our way across the river St Germaine De Paris in taxi, we were greeted outside the building where the apartment is sited in the heart of Le Marais.

As others have mentioned there are 4 flights of stairs to contend with, but these are only a problem if you have health issues. Always best to remember to take everything that you need out with you, as I can imagine being annoyed with oneself, if you got downstairs and forgot your camera and then had to go back up and down stairs!

The apartment itself is excellent having been recently refurbished in a stylish manner with everything you could need. Shower was refreshing and powerful (if only water pressure was like that in London) .

Carole herself was lovely and attentive.

The area is superb with an amazing array of restaurants and boutiques. We were there for Paris Fashion Week so was pretty busy.

From a personal perspective and being Vegetarian (always a problem in Paris) it was great to see some improvements in this area and Le Marais is a very cosmopolitan area with some great eateries both french and international.

All in all a very positive experience and would both return and recommend.