The best thing about staying in Samuel’s apartment is simply that it makes you feel like an “instant resident of Paris”. The apartment feels exactly as if a generous friend went away on a trip and very kindly allowed you to stay in his apartment. The apartment is extremely comfortable and convenient. Everything works. Everything you need for a comfortable stay is there … even the Nespresso-style coffee-maker. The location is fantastic. The specialty food shops on Rue Rambuteau are by themselves sufficient reason to choose Samuel’s apartment as THE place to stay. We ate at only one of the restaurants that Samuel recommends … La Cantine de Quentin … and this was one of the best meals we enjoyed during our week in Paris. Finding an apartment in a traditional Parisian building in the Marais that has an elevator was the icing on the cake. We hope to return to Paris soon and we plan to choose a week when Samuel’s place is available! All parts of our communications with Samuel were perfect.