Raphaelle couldn't be a better hostess, her english is excellent, she is so helpful providing printed sheets with photos describing good restaurants nearby. Located a 10 minute (we are quick) walk to the Seine, not far from Notre Dam, this is a charming, well equipped, comfortable apartment in a safe area. The bed and linens were super comfortable. I am a terrible sleeper and this place made a better one out of me!. It is inside a courtyard, so don't be deterred that it's address is on a busy street (Rue Beauborg). It is amazingly quiet. Since she lives here, it is thoughtfully equipped. We were able to put together lovely breakfasts and baguette/cheese/wine dinners from the excellent bakeries, wine shops, fruit stands all around her area. If you are a fragrance afficianado, Fragonard, is a 3 minute walk and was a lovely experience for us. The Metro is a 3 minute walk as well. For all of you Rick Steve travelers, if you stay here, you can skip the Rue Cler walk, if it is living like a Parisian you are hoping for. In the Marais you can shop and eat like all Marais dwellers. Visit the park in front of Victor Hugo's house (worth visiting). Go, you will be a very happy traveler at 30 Rue Beauborg!