This is a charming apartment in the center of the Marais. Although among all the wonderful restaurants, museums, shops and nightlife, the apartment is very quiet and cozy. The bathroom is excellent and the large kitchen fully equipped. It has been updated, however, retains its period charm with exposed 17th/18th century beams, wood floors and courtyard views. Franck was waiting in front of the apartment building when we arrived and showed us through the tall period doors on to the courtyard and up the stairs to the apartment. I have stayed in the Marais more than a dozen times and stayed in vacation rentals each time. Franck's apartment is near the top of the list.