Ghislaine's place was light and bright, and the two separate bedrooms were great for two friends traveling together who also wanted a space of their own. The kitchen allowed us to have coffee and breakfast at home before venturing out for the day. The furniture was comfortable to hang out in after a long day out, and the beds were comfortable.
Expect about a 15 min walk from the apartment to Georges Pompidou (3/4 mile), and about 20 min walk (1 mile) to Notre Dame. Republique has many metro trains that serve it, as well as many exits. It is helpful to know that Exit (Sortie) 2 is best to get to the apartment. It is about 1/3 of a mile from the metro to the apartment.
We ended up leaving a day early, because of a train strike affecting our travel plans the next day. Ghislaine's son, who assists her, graciously answered mulitple texts with questions about how to get from the metro to the Grand Ligne, as we were struggling on our own. Definitely above and beyond, and much appreciated.