Jacques is a very friendly, joyous host who communicates quickly and does what he can to make your stay in Paris pleasant.
Jacques apartment was much smaller than I expected, with little room to put our x2 suitcases once the sofa bed had been opened out.
The sofa bed was comfortable and sheets clean.
The bathroom could do with a freshen up but the shower is hot and the apartment overall is warm.
The care of presentation overall was lacking but the basics were there.
I would imagine Jacques has a lot of visitors staying in his apartment as the location is the best feature. You literally walk out the front door and you’re in the heart of Le Marais. The area is mind blowing! We stayed only two nights but the cafes and restaurants and wonderful little shops to browse and experience are endless. My niece who I am traveling with is gluten free and we discovered to our delight the organic cafes in the area catering to this type of food intolerance are plentiful. Excellent coffee also to be found in many places (I’m Australian and will make an effort to seek out a good cafe).
The Marais is definitely worth staying in as a suburb of Paris. I would stay in this area again in a heartbeat, but I would look for something with a bit more room.
Great for a solo traveler.
Thankyou Jacques! All the best to you!