Staying in Olivier’s roomy flat feels like staying in the home of a friend. The sunny kitchen welcomes you in the morning, and the living room provides a comfortable place to relax after being out in the busy city. Breezes from the many windows keep the flat cool, even during a summer heat wave. Convenient location is our main criterion; Olivier’s flat is a short walk from the Seine to and the Left Bank, and there are three Métro stops serving multiple lines nearby. The Marais is a great neighborhood with shops, street markets, cafés and restaurants on both busy boulevards and quiet side streets. Olivier is a gracious and responsive host, meeting us on arrival, providing a printed introduction to the area, checking in by text to see if we needed anything, and promptly responding to questions during our week-long stay. We definitely recommend Olivier’s flat for a true Paris experience.