We had an amazing family stay on Ile De La Cité, right in the heart of Paris. Alain is an excellent host and very responsive. His answers to any questions were extremely detailed. He helped us navigate the ongoing train strikes which allowed us to make last minute changes to our itinerary. The place was cozy but the description fully discloses this. We had a 6 yr old and a 9 yr old so we could have used more space but we made it work for us. The stairs are for real so if you have health issues, they are a consideration. These shortcomings were easily overcome by being high up, with large windows, and sweeping views of the neighborhood rooftops and the top of Notre Dame. We were staying during Easter weekend and the bells of Notre Dame were truly majestic to hear throughout the weekend. The location in the center of the city is also great. Ile St. Louis is a short walk over the Seine and I got up several mornings to grab pastries for the family. The Marais is another short walk for great dining. We walked to the Louvre and many other sites from Alain's place and multiple Metro stops are also nearby. Because you're on an island, you get so many opportunities to see the Seine and all the bridges. It's a great spot to stay and Alain is a great host. Enjoy!