My wife and I just got back from our Paris trip and we stayed in Thomas's apartment for 5 days. Let me just tell you that it was the most perfect and ideal place to stay while traveling to Paris. First off, it's basically like a staying in a modern "W" style hotel, but in the ideal neighborhood of Marais (many chic bars and restaurants). The apartment was kept in pristine care with all the nice details that you would love to have in a hotel room. On top of that, it's located by soo many attractions like the Notre Dame Cathedral, Pompidou Centre, Lourve etc. On top of that, it's located near a handful of subway stops that connect to practically ALL lines. So it's no trouble at all getting around. When we arrived, we were let into the apartment by Thomas's friend Helen. She was so nice and welcoming! She was really helpful and patient right from the start. She went through all the inner workings of the apartment in detail and even sent through a list of awesome restaurants and bars in the neighborhood. We didn't end up using the kitchenette because we were in Paris! We found soo many good cafes nearby it didn't make any sense. Thank you again Thomas and Helen, you made our stay in Paris soo nice and perfect!