Location Location Location - Le Marais is hands-down the best neighborhood in Paris for a family visit. Emilie's beautiful house is truly a gem for a family wanting to experience the best of Paris while having a serene retreat after a busy day of sightseeing. There was room for everyone (me, my husband, our 3 kids) over this beautiful 3 level house with all the amenities we needed (washing machine, full kitchen, piano, visits from the neighbor's very friendly cat!). The location could not be better - about a block to the nearest metro, cafes and boutiques galore, and excellent boulangeries, fromageries and supermarches virtually on the doorstep. We bought tickets on the L'Open Tour sightseeing bus (which the kids loved) and there is even a stop for one of the routes on the corner! There are so many restaurant options within walking distance that we hardly ate at home, but it was lovely having the little garden and outdoor table when we did. Wifi works great throughout the house and it was pretty quiet at night. There is no AC in the house, but with the windows open and a strategically placed fan we were fine even on the hottest nights in July. Emilie's co-host, Lu, met us at the house and explained how everything works (in excellent English, which was great for us!) Highly recommended, without reservation.