My (just about 5 year old) daughter and I stayed in this apartment for 6 nights, and loved every moment we spent there. It is very spacious (90m2), and is located in the heart of Paris - le Marais (near Beaubourg/Pompidou and Hotel de Ville). It is on the 3rd floor (with elevator). The couple that own the flat are well travelled, and know to leave a few essentials like dish soap, toilet paper, paper towel, body wash and soap, hair dryer etc., to avoid you having to go to the shops after a long trip. Everything worked well: the oven and stovetop, all the taps, the shower/tub, the toilet, the lights, the coffee maker (traditional Italian espresso maker - for stovetop use). There is no dishwasher, but there is a clothes washer (that we did not use - but it looked like a new model, and was in good shape). The water pressure was good and the hot water worked well in the shower/tub, but took a little time to warm up in the kitchen. The owners have a young daughter and left toys for my little girl to play with. She had a lot of fun, and was thrilled to have a bunk bed to sleep in. The bed mattresses are firm, but this was not an issue for us. As far as food and supplies go, rue Rambuteau is just around the corner and has all the shops, boulangeries, tabacs, restaurants, cafes, grocery stores, charcuteries, fruit and veg stores, and specialty shops you will ever need during your stay. The Hotel de Ville metro station is just a few minutes away. All in all it was the perfect place for us, and I would return in a heartbeat.
Thanks again Sandrine et Michel,
Corinne et Claire