Marie was flexible about check in. The apartment is extremely well located on a pedestrian street with restaurants and local markets. We were about a 1/2 mile to the Louvre. The two story flat has a small living room, kitchen, breakfast table, entry room and half bath on the first floor. A narrow and steep circular stair case leads to the top floor where there is a landing area, full bath and bedroom. The loft has low angles ceilings with multiple sky windows. We had no problem with the stairway but would not recommend it for those who might have trouble navigating a steep and narrow opening. There are several locked doors one must get through before getting to the elevator- so security was too notch. The apartment was charming and perfect for the two of us. Good value for Paris.