Sophie's apartment was just beautiful - full of architectural character, and astonishingly well organized. It feels bright and airy, with all the modern conveniences, and yet like an artist's loft at the same time. Lumineux is just the right word. The location is fantastic, with an unbelievable boulangerie and deli on either side of the front door - with lovely people. Has a very communicty feel, while funky cafes and bistros liven up the Marais and the hugely rich Jewish quarter is just past that. Enjoyed walking along trendy shopping streets to Place des Voges, with its arcades of small galieries, and uber hip village St. Paul great and plain wonderful Marche Aligre to the east, but you can get anywhere from Metro Republique. Sophie could not have been kinder or welcomed me more warmly. She accomodated my need for just one night, even took me to the bakery and bought me a welcome baguette tradition and pain au chocolat, and let me leave my bag for a few hours after check out. A really, really lovely woman, with very good taste in housing. Can't recommend this gem highly enough for a Paris hideout with character. Not enormous, but quite perfect.