François's moderately-sized place in Paris was in the busy and active 11th district in Paris. The pros of staying at this particular home are numerous: François himself was a gracious host and while we had few interactions with him, he was available to answer any questions or queries we had. The space itself was cozy yet ample: the beds were comfortable and warm at night (we stayed during November); we had more than sufficient closet place to place all our clothes; the bathroom was filled with spare amenities that we might have needed (towels and certain toiletries like shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc.); the living space had cutlery, a microwave, and a mini fridge available for use and there was an assortment of maps and pamphlets to help get us around if we had trouble getting around Paris. The location itself of the living space was also really incredible: it was a block or so from the M3 train line (Parmentier) and the surrounding district was filled with a litany of businesses ranging from sit-down restaurants to supermarkets to cafes and bakeries which accommodated to all economic ranges.
While I only have largely good things to say about François's place, I did run into two issues with the bathroom: about a week in we wanted to do a quick cleaning of the apartment and in doing so, we found the toilet scrubber and holder had been used prior to our arrival and hadn't been cleaned so it had signs of use (if you catch my meaning). The second issue I'm unsure if it's an advent of the apartment complex itself or if there's an underlying issue and it's that we saw a small mouse run into the bathroom and disappear. We assumed (and hoped) that it was just a one-time coincidence but we took extra care in ensuring our food was sealed away and our clothes on higher platforms.
Despite these relatively minor issues, don't let it dissuade you too much from choosing François's place for your home during your stay in Paris. All in all, it's a wonderful space and François was a spectacular host.