Gilles' flat was perfect for our 9-day stay in Paris. The large windows looking out onto the quaint street and the window in the bathroom offered a great nighttime cross-breeze to beat the summertime heat. The flat feels extremely safe and is exactly as pictured - excellent storage, very comfortable bed and a clean, efficient bathroom and kitchen. The city sounds from the street were a natural "alarm clock" to get us up and moving each morning. Although we never met Gilles in person, he was great pre-trip with directions from CDG to the flat (within walking distance from both the Metro and the RER) and accommodated an early check-in and late check-out. Le Marais is, in our opinion, the best neighborhood in Paris and this flat is the perfect way to experience all that it (and Paris) has to offer!