I want to move to Paris and live in Lovely Marais! And here's why:
The City - It's Paris! Who wouldn't want to be there?!
The Neighborhood - Marais is a charming area! It's beautiful to explore & conveniently located to restaurants, sightseeing & shopping. The apartment sits above a bakery, so the street smells like fresh pastries in the morning. One of the city's best falafel places is a few steps away. And an affordable Michelin starred lunch at Benoit is just a few streets over. The Louvre is a scenic 15-20 minute walk away & all the other big tourist spots are a straight walk from there.
The Apartment - Guillaume's home is clean, cozy & quiet. I wish my own home was so clean & well equipped! I really looked forward to coming 'home' after a long day of sightseeing. It was wonderful to hop into a hot shower, then snuggle up in the comfy bed while catching up online (thanks to super fast wifi). Also I had been traveling for a bit before Paris, so the washer/dryer was a huge plus. The building doesn't have an elevator, but luckily the apartment is on the second floor. I would not recommend bringing huge overweight suitcases (like I did) unless you really need the exercise.
The Host - Guillaume is awesome! He's very friendly, attentive, easy to reach and eager to help. As soon as I made the reservation, Guillaume sent a detailed manual to help me find the apartment & work the appliances. He also sent suggestions of things to do in the area & helped me arrange affordable transportation from the airport. He checked in to make sure my trip was going well & even offered to come over to help me troubleshoot an appliance.
And so... While I can't move to Paris yet, I definitely plan to visit again soon. And I know exactly where I'll be staying! Guillaume's home is the perfect little sanctuary in a bustling city and he's the perfect host. Thanks for a great trip!