A superb base for a stay in Paris. Marais is a lovely neighborhood, close to the river, metro lines, shopping, restaurants, Place Des Vosges and Bastille. Modern furnishings, Ikea chic meets tasteful and interesting personal touches (black and white photos of school interiors, eclectic library). Apt is in a rather large block of apartments, facing a side street and a courtyard that is nicely planted. Very bright, effective cross vent. It's a block over from a busy avenue, a block that includes a Monoprix. That adds a bit to traffic and to trash at the building entrance. There were two problems that I think are temporary. First, directly across the street there is a demolition project underway. Starting at 7 am, the crew was dumping rocks and other debris into a dump truck directly under our window making very loud noise. This lasted all day, along with jack hammering. It was fairly easily countered by closing the double pane windows, but not an ideal solution if the summer heat wave continues and you want open windows. Second, the.elevator wasn't working. The apartment is on the 6th floor. I really didn't mind that much, but please take note if it's a concern for you. Philippe is a responsive host who answer s email and text almost immediately.