Our family of five had a wonderful stay at Marc's beautiful apartment. The futon beds were surprisingly comfortable. The place was clean and quiet. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals, and it's conveniently located 1 block from a wonderful patisserie/boulangerie with the best chocolate pastries, sandwiches, and baguettes on the corner of rue de turenne and rue de foin. We liked the "traditional" baguette. Also in the neighborhood is a beautiful park (Place des Vosges), boutiques, restaurants (we had a good meal at Chez Janou…try the delicious chocolate mousse served in a humongous bowl). The metro is super convenient, and Ile St Louis and Notre Dame cathedral are a short 15-20 minute walk away. Also, be sure to visit the Bastille farmer's market on Thursdays or Sundays. You'll find lots of produce, cheese, sausages, and some prepared hot foods, as well as a variety of other things for sale like linens, purses, etc.