Anne-Francoise is a warm, lovely host, who met me promptly at the entrance upon arrival and carried my luggage up to the studio, then gave me some informative instructions. She provided orange juice and everything needed for coffee, and I loved the little Italian espresso maker so much I bought one when I returned home.
The studio is small, and I would have maybe liked a soft chair to sit in, but I didn't intend to spend my time in Paris in my lodgings, so the studio suited me fine. The step down to the toilet looks more intimidating than it is, even for these old soccer knees. It really was not a problem. The shower is tiny, and the doors need gentle treatment, but that wasn't really a problem.
The neighborhood is quiet and safe, and quite close to the Luxembourg Gardens, which I loved on Sunday. It's not far from the Seine, about .8 mile. I took the train from the airport, which was quite easy. I walked the rest of the time.
Anne-Francoise was very communicative, and one time when I stupidly thought the key was stuck, she promptly arrived to show me how to get it out of the door. (It has to be turned horizontally, BTW, not vertically), and was even gracious about my embarrassment. I do hope I got the keys in the right place after. I left at 6am and did not have an address, just a description.