We just got back from a week in Paris at Djibril's apartment in the Marais and we had a blast. the location of the apartment is ideal...close to the Hotel de Ville Metro station, surrounded by restaurants and shops, and blocks from Notre Dame and the Ile de la Cite. since you are only a block from the Rue de Rivoli, catching a taxi is easy at all hours. the apartment is only up 2 flights of stairs, which is not bad for Paris and it is very quiet. the apartment itself is quite comfortable. my wife and i slept well in the master bedroom and our son and daughter had no problem sharing the fold out couch. the apartment has a great TV and sound system and a very usable kitchen. we took advantage of the washing machine quite a bit, as well. all in all, this was a perfect place to stay for our visit in Paris.