Le Marais is probably the best neighbourhood I could have ever hoped to truly experience Paris from, and it made for the perfect setting for our stay. Claire is a wonderful host, very laid back and casual, and yet caring enough to enquire on how we were doing throughout our stay. She answered all of my questions before and after the booking process, and during our time at her sweet little loft. The loft itself is as shown, with a fascinating history (and gorgeous wooden beams) to boot, and the building is full of charming (and quiet!) people who made us feel as if we were truly living in Paris as locals, and not just seeing it as tourists. Rue Rambuteau is *amazing* in every capacity, close to absolutely everything (including a metro stop), and so we never had to go far for things like restaurants, groceries, art, nightlife, shopping, and it was all of a 10 minute walk to Ile de la Cite and Notre Dame. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!