Francois was an exceptional host. Very welcoming, informative and kind. Knowing I had lots of bags and was challenged with the walk up, he met me both for arrival and departure to help me enter and leave the flat.The steep last stairs were hard for someone with vertigo!As a yoga teacher, the beautiful sunny open clean spaces were a joy to practice and be in, with the elegant furniture and art pieces and sculptures of his friends. As a French-American, I can tell you it is a rare chance to stay on this central street in the Marais, normally an experience only for local owners. It can be both a great romantic getaway and also good for a group or small family (sporty ones! who like walk ups)
Apartment was exceptionally clean. Francois responded within minutes to any issues (we were confused with adjusting water heater) and came personally to help.Kitchen very well supplied and organized, bathroom the same.Only negatives were hearing neighbors through walls of back bedroom very clearly end of day/evening, that I could not manage enough hot water for a bath and with only handheld shower with no hook (normal in Europe) it is not really a great bathing experience for someone who needs to wash hair.
Would be very delighted to return!