Patrick’s apartment was stylish and comfortable in a great area. We didn’t meet Patrick but he was in regular contact to make sure all was well and he gave us some tips for shops and restaurants. The Rue Montorgueil round the corner is a pedestrianised street full of cafes, bars and restaurants, and we appreciated being within walking distance of the Marais as well as getting down to the Left Bank. It’s also only a few stops on the same metro line as Gare du Nord making transfer from the Eurostar quick and easy. I would highly recommend but do be aware the apartment is on the 4th floor of an old building (so no lift) which wasn’t a problem for us but could be if you had limited mobility.