There's a an important trick to finding Celine's apartment on Rue Des Archives. Her directions are pretty straightforward if come from the Republique Metro stop. Whether you come to Paris by train or by Air you will still need to get to this Metro stop for the best navigation system. The instructions that you will receive say follow the signs at Republique for the #2 Exit/Sortie.

When you are almost out you will have a choiceto make don't exit left (the one with the escalator) instead take the steps to the right. TAKE the steps to the right. and as you come up to the street there is a corner right, so you turn LEFT. After that you'll have no problem finding the apartment.

The apartment at 84 Rue des Archives require that you ounch in a code that Celine will provide. The door doesn't swing open - you will have to listening for a click. Then you push the door in. The court yard is quite pretty with planters and mini bamboo trees. The lights are off at night - but will go on automatically as you enter. The door to the building also works off a code -= again a slight click and the apartment is ground floor first door to your left.

It is a small studio. The kitchen has a a two burner stove top, and Celine has provided a Krups coffee maker, a tea pot, a refrigerator, a microwave, All your pots and pans, utensils, and plates and cups are are in a small armoire which is behind you as you face the sink. There's a round table with two chairs and the futon which serves as a sofa and your double bed.

The apartment is set up with WI-FI and the TV includes its own DVD player (Region 2 only). Celine has also provided a I-pad for your use..

There are guide books, and Metro maps for your use, as well as an listing of best restaurants, cafes, bars, bakeries, etc with a map showing where each is located.

The bathroom is small but not too small. It is well lighted and there are plenty of mirrors. The shower is a step up and enter type with both a rainfall shower head and a hand held shower head that you can leave as it is or take down from the wall.

The apartment was spotless, and very efficient. All it lacked was size. However you don't come to Paris to sit in the apartment.. The Marais is a vibrant neighborhood, and an old neighborhood. You will see some vestiges of the original stone walls in the apt.

Best of all is dealing with Celine. Although I didn't meet her, she responded very quickly to text messages. And the instructions you will receive about access and where to do things in the neighborhood were just great.

If you're coming to Paris as a single - I recommend the place. Couples too .