Jean-Francois was waiting for me outside the building and was most friendly and welcoming. This is an area of Paris which I didn't know very well but now I am delighted that I do. Close to the main student areas of Paris, it is lively and cosmopolitan. I made a friend almost in every cafe where I stopped: inevitably becoming involved in a political discussion on each occasion! Walking distance to the Left Bank, rue Mouffetard street market, Luxembourg gardens, Montparnasse etc. - a brilliant location.
The flat is tiny, but perfectly formed and newly done up. Immaculately clean and everything worked. Ideal for one person. The bed is a single fold-out but extremely comfortable
Thanks Jean-Francois!
One tip - I arrived at the Gare du Nord on Eurostar and promptly bought a 5-day Metro/RER/Bus ticket for €35 for which you have to go to the ticket counter. Great value.
Take RER line B to Denfert Rochereau, then change on to Metro line 6 a couple of stops to Glaciere.