The apartment was fabulous and the balcony was so nice after a day of hustle and bustle on the streets of Paris. Marc was a terrific host; kind, thorough, accommodating, with super great information about the area. Marais is a cool district, nicely located for Paris sightseeing. The coffee shop next door was an absolute gem...if you really know and love coffee you will love this place. If you just like coffee you will also love this place. We had breakfast there every day during our stay.