We enjoyed a truly terrific Parisian experience staying in Yves' apartment in Le Marais. Yves himself was the epitome of a gracious host, giving us metro directions from the airport, happily meeting us on arrival despite the fact it was Christmas morning, and stocking the apartment with wine, breakfast items and all the necessities. The night before our departure, Yves also had us over to his apartment (across the hall) for some champagne and nibbles to celebrate the new year, which was a delight.

The apartment is in a great neighborhood -- a stone's throw away from delicious restaurants, fantastic shopping and exciting night life. It is just a block from the metro line (No. 1) that runs to all of the major attractions, but it is also a walkable distance from several monuments/hot spots. We could not have been more happy with the location.

The apartment itself feels brand-new, with sparkling appliances, beautiful flooring, spotless furnishings, etc. It was impeccably clean and the perfect size for a couple. Although we did not cook during our stay, the apartment has all the necessities for meal preparation, and to my eye they all (also) appeared new.

I would absolutely recommend this as a great place to stay and we would happily return to Yves' apartment during our next trip to Paris.