The apartment is exactly as pictured - not modern, but comfortable and clean. The kitchen is very well equipped, with an induction stove, a microwave/oven and even a dishwasher. There is a (small) TV with cable and free international phone calls. The location of the apartment is great, in the heart of the 5th arrondissement.
Françoise was a gracious host. I arrived an hour late due to a train strike and she kindly waited for me near the building to give me my key. When my flight home was cancelled she agreed to let me stay for a few more hours to get everything sorted.
Like most Paris apartments, there is no air conditioning or fans, so during a heat wave it was a bit difficult to sleep. Luckily the bedroom window opens to an inner yard, so it can be opened without creating too much noise. The kitchen window faces an elementary school, so there is some noise during the day.