We had the opportunity to stay at a fabulous apartment located in le marais. The apartment was hosted by Helene who welcomed us as a real 'parisienne'. Being fluent in both French and English, communication was not an issue. Upon our request, Helene provided us with a list of nearby restaurants where we could enjoy lovely diners for this and next trips to paris :) . We would really recommend to stay at Helene's apartment, it is really a peaceful spot in a busy Paris