We stayed the week of New Year’s after the previous week at a different Airbnb in the Marais. Patrick’s place was astounding and it took a couple of days for us to stop fawning over its character, rooftop views, layout, and location. We absolutely fell in love with it. Clean, nicely designed and well appointed. I was able to cook two meals (learning to use a convection oven and induction cooktop for the first time; Olivier provided the necessary introductions and was a welcoming and thorough host upon arrival). The location could not be any better. It was perfect. We ended up walking everywhere (Notre Dame, Jardin du Luxembourg, the Pantheon, Sainte-Chapelle, the Louvre, the Marais are all very easy walks but it is also easy to walk to Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower if you’re inclined (and we did!). I actually enjoyed the stairs (the charm! The exercise!). We will absolutely positively stay here again. The area is a very favorite in Paris and this apartment is wonderful. As noted in a previous review, the neighbor smokes and you smell it outside of the apartment. Twice I very faintly smelled it within the apartment but my husband couldn’t. I’m a two or three pillow sleeper but the one large pillow per person is foldable for those of us who like our heads elevated more. Bed is comfortable, shower and water pressure great. Overall a great stay! We will be back!