What a fantastic apartment and great location in the Marais neighborhood of Paris!! We will definitely be coming back to Paris and look forward to staying at Xavier's again. Great communication throughout the stay and Xavier met us upon arrival and when we left. The entrance to the building has a courtyard and a locked gate at the street. There is an elevator. The apartment was spotless and well decorated. there are floor to ceiling windows in the living room and bedroom that let in a lot of light. The windows can be opened for air flow and there are inside floor to ceiling wooden shutters that can be drawn closed at night for privacy. All the windows face a big, open courtyard in the back. The Marais is a hidden gem of a neighborhood with many small, beautiful streets to stroll along and many shops and restaurants. There is a supermarket 1/2 block away and 2 great restaurants at either end of the block. The Picasso and Pompidou Museums are a 10 min walk and Notre Dame is a 20 min walk (or take the Metro).