Staying at Ben’s apartment was great. It was very nicely decorated with solid amenities, and excellently maintained. It is perfectly located, in what I think is the best area of Paris; next to Notre Dame, and in between the Marais and St. Germain neighbourhoods. There is also a nice park nearby, as well as lots of grocery stores and restaurants / cafes. Very close to a few Metro stations. Ben and his family were also very nice and helpful. The apartment is pretty easy to find, but I got a bit lost on arrival; Ben kindly came out and helped me find my way. The apartment was very quiet, bed was comfy, and the place felt very secure. Enjoyed being on the upper level, especially the contours of the roof and view from the window – felt authentic, but with some modern amenities. Highly recommended.