Our trip started with our VERY EARLY arrival into CDG (go figure that one!!) Not only was our flight an hour early, but our bags arrived within minutes of our entry into baggage claim and we were literally through customs in 3 minutes. James gave us the name of a transport service that was WAITING for us upon our exit even though we were over an hour+ ahead of schedule! We had arranged for an early check in to drop off the bags but now we were even earlier!! James and his staff scrambled to keep our wait at a nearby cafe to a minimum!! Communication with James prior to our arrival was spot on!! He always responded within 24 hours (probably sooner).
The location is amazing!!! 52 steps to the metro (line 8). Yes, my wife literally counted them. Leave some time to explore the surrounding area! Lots of shops, cafes, etc. As you leave the apartment, make a left and 15 steps away on your left is a great restaurant! Ask for Jordan at the bar!! He makes awesome craft cocktails!! Tell him Andre and Jean-Marc sent you!!
We were 2 couples-- My wife and I and my brother and his wife. We were MORE than comfortable!!! Everything worked!! The apartment is as advertised! Plenty of hot water for 4 showers. NOTE: 2 bathrooms each with toilets! One larger bath with a tub-shower and a smaller bath with a shower, sink and toilet. This is hard to find and a tremendous asset when trying to ready 4 people!!
The apartment is spacious and will accommodate 6 easily and 8 with the pull out couch. The kitchen has a small fridge with icebox, micro and cooktop for basic cooking as well as a dishwasher and washer/dryer combo! The beds, linens and pillows are very comfortable. Nice touches as well-- fresh flowers on the table as well as 'hotel soaps & shampoo' in the bathrooms (although we brought our own).
Le Marais is a beautiful area and very centrally located!! We were almost a 30 minute metro ride to ANYWHERE! Even Versailles was only 45 minutes away.
BTW.... download Citymapper!! You will become a public transportation EXPERT!! We negotiated the metro, the RER, TGV and bus lines like native Parisians!! This will make you love this location even more!!
BOTTOM LINE: Stay here!! You will not be disappointed!! We will stay here again without question!!