Cherrybomb, thanks for this report. I myself side with the quiet side of the street, but I think it's important to keep in mind it's only half the street. Thanks especially for the comment about the bed. I wish more people would comment on bed quality, as I have been looking at pictures of apartments trying to guess bed quality by appearance.

We want to stay in the Marais this July (two weeks from the 11th to the 26th) and would love advice on apartment rental. Has anyone used www.historicrentals.com before? He is offering a place on Rue de Rosiers - we like a lively street scene but a quiet apartment. I was interested in what you had to say about being in the northern part of the quarter.