Elisabeth is a great host, she was easy to communicate with and gave us easy directions. If you are a first time Paris visitor this is the neighborhood for you. Velib bikes are just up the street and you can get to the Louvre, Notre Dame and the Place Vendome in about 15 minutes. The Tour Eiffel is a short ride away as well and there is a Metro stop close by. We loved our time in the lovely Marais!