I travelled to Paris alone, and with no French language skills, and Marie was a godsend. The apartment is located in a spectacular neighborhood, both beautiful and historic. The apartment itself is quite petite, but tidy, nicely decorated, and comfortable -- really a deal for the price. Marie herself is an awesome hostess--she is incredibly personable, knowledgable about the neighborhood, and helpful. She helped guide me to Versailles, Notre Dame, etc., as well as to find some great little restaurants and cafés. If you want a real Paris experience, I highly recommend staying with Marie!