Jacques has a beautiful place that is very large by European standards. Being from Brooklyn, New York, I am very familiar with different loft designs and I would say it does give you that loft feel with the exposed brick and beams. I would classify the furniture and styling under the "shabby chic" category. It may not be for everyone, but to me it fits with the overall decor/vibe of the the place. The bed is large and VERY comfortable with a walk in closet.
Two things I loved about the space was the view of the Sienne River from your window and the location of the apartment. The large windows gives you a great vantage point (the view sells itself) and when closed, blocks out most if not all of the sound coming from outside. The Flandres neighborhood reminded me a lot like my own in New York because it literally has everything you need within 3-4 blocks from the apartment. Im talking everything from a large supermarket, pharmacy, barber, bakery, organic shops, tattoo shop, bars, restaurants and convenience stores.The Stalingrad train-station is located right outside the apartment which facilitated quick and easy travel by train everywhere I went. Trust me, you cant beat it and you'll love it too!
Jacques is VERY knowledgable about the area and VERY communicative. He even created a small booklet of things to do and places to see which was great for me as it was my first time ever in Paris. It is indeed a lively area with lots of things to do. I went in February and it was amazing, I could only imagine what its like in the Spring/Summer. Cheers!