I had a lovely week in Cedric's apartment. The photos are very accurate. As for the location, it is near Arts et Metiers, but that worked out fine for me. The Metro is very close for the longer trips, otherwise walking to the Seine and Ile de Cite is quick and easy, about 15-20 minutes. There is a bakery and market across the street, which I used quite a bit. Cedric was quite generous in providing juice, milk, cereal, water, and even some wine as a welcome to France. He was also handy with maps and materials to make the week even more smooth and checked in on me a couple times through the week. Cedric is definitely a superior host, and this apartment was perfect for my long week in Paris.