The apartment was charming, clean, and comfortable, a wonderful refuge after a busy day. Everything we would need was there. The neighbourhood was so great, central to both the Place de la Republique, and the shops along the Rue de Bretagne, and the wonderful market Les Enfants Rouge. There was our very own little treed square around the corner where you could eat outside under the trees at Soprano restaurant. A couple of very hip wine bars and cafés were right across the street (quite lively!), but we couldn't resist the little bar around the corner that our wonderful hosts, Marylin and Didier, introduced us to: Les Cave DuPetit Thouars, where Gilberto served up reasonably-priced glasses of wine like velvet, and amazing couscous. Marylin and Didier were gracious and accommodating, helpful, and generous with information, support, and their time. We felt like we were in the true heart of the Marais and would go back there in a heartbeat.