Raphael was extremely welcoming. His apartment was in an absolutely incredible location, nearly on top of the st paul metro in the Marais. The views out of the windows are lovely, though it was a little noisy in the mornings. The furniture is a little beat up. The bathroom is tiny and could use a little fixing up. Ultimately you get a lovely apartment in an elevator building in a perfect location. The price isn't low but it is much lower than a hotel room in the neighborhood, especially if you're three or four people.