My husband, three children (ages 5, 9, and 11), and I were traveling to Paris for several days and I could not decide if we should stay in Marais or Saint Germain, and whether this flat would be in a neighborhood that would work well for all of us. Caroline's place was perfect for our needs! Saint Germain has lots of beautiful narrow cobblestone streets with lots of great restaurants, it is so close to the Louvre -- a lovely ten minute walk across the Seine -- and other museums, but is also a ten minute walk south to Luxembourg Gardens (a magical place with kids). We felt like we were centrally located to everything, and if we got tired of walking, two metro stops were within a few minutes from the flat. The flat itself is great for a family, with a small bedroom, a large living room with a pull out couch and an additional couch space that a smaller child can sleep on without pulling it out (my 9 year old preferred this space). We were there in the heat of summer and it was great to have a portable air-conditioning unit. Also, there is a washer/dryer and a dishwasher, which made traveling with kids easier. We were coming in from California and could not name a specific time that we would arrive at the flat, but Caroline was able to get us the key and information about the neighborhood anyway. For those people who are interested in the French Revolution, the magical alley on which the flat is located (picture perfect Paris at its best) has great significance, which made it even more cool to the kids and us as parents, alike. We could not have asked for a better place to stay in Paris. Marais is a great neighborhood, too, but after hanging out in both places, our family thinks Saint Germain is more kid-friendly, relaxed, lovelier, and makes an easier base from which to explore Paris. Thank you for sharing your space with us, Caroline!