Francois was a perfect host! He welcomed me to the neighborhood and pointed out useful nearby businesses (laundry, grocery, etc.), rushed home to help when I got locked out, and very generously let me stay late for free so I had an extra day to pick up my things at the end of a long stay.
As for the room, I lived here for seven weeks while attending SciencesPo and I could not have loved it more. It is very tiny! It was a running joke when I’d call home that I could reach almost everything in the apartment (sink, fridge, table, TV) without even getting off the bed. I thought I would get stir crazy in such a small space, especially with my energetic dog, but it actually wasn’t a problem for either of us at all. The neighbors are very friendly too, and of course the location is fantastic.
I would have loved to stay longer, and would consider staying here again!