Having previously stayed at other nearby areas, we found the loft apartment at 82 Rue des Archives a great way to experience the vibrant upper Marais area. So well situated, just doors away from good restaurants and cafes, boulangeries and the special old covered market L'enfants Rouge, we immediately felt caught up and charmed.
The loft is well designed, very light and airy with several windows and skylights. The air conditioning coped well on our first day of over 40 degrees and wasn't needed thereafter. Views from the loft made good photos and made the 60 stair access worthwhile. The owners eclectic collection of paintings, books and artefacts was interesting as was the dramatic symmetry of the bed and shower areas. Room was made in cupboards to accommodate our belongings.

Best for us as Australians wanting good coffee was the Gramme cafe just outside the property's gate. And a treat was to discover the Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation gallery just a couple of doors away. Altogether a successful and enjoyable week.