In a word: magical!
Françoise's place in the heart of the 9th arrondissement is jaw-droppingly gorgeous. With all of the wonderful architectural details and furnishings, to which the already stunning photos on Airbnb hardly do justice, staying at Françoise's flat felt as though we had been transported back in time to the Second Empire. The place also feels very home-like, with a great selection of art-focused books and an interesting collection of art pieces and curios. Note that there are four beautiful balconies on which one can have breakfast or a coffee — if you happen to be on the balconies off of the living room or the bedrooms, don't forget to look up for a perfect view of Sacré-Cœur.
The flat is equipped with everything one could need for a stay of any length: a large kitchen with electric range, refrigerator, kettle, and Nespresso machine; a washing machine; a walk-in closet; a portable fan and A/C machine; and Shiseido Rosarium bath amenities. The central location was great for exploring all of Paris, whether by metro (Le Peletier station is only a couple of minutes' walk away), on foot, or by car. There are also a good number of restaurants and cafés in the immediate vicinity (special shoutouts to my personal favorite, Taiwan Herb-Tea, and to Le Valentin tearoom), as well as pharmacies and grocery stores, a fascinatingly high number of rare and antique stamp dealers, and of course, Galeries Lafayette.
Last but not least, although we didn't get to meet her in person, Françoise was incredibly quick to respond to questions and offer tips. Her employee, who checked us in, was also very professional and helpful.
We really couldn't have asked for more, and already dream of returning!