Mathilde and Jean-Pierre are the most wonderful hosts. We truly enjoyed staying with them and their apartment. Located in a very central location close to everything you need and want in Paris and within 5 minute walk of Grand Boulevards metro that can take you anywhere in Paris or if you would like to walk you are only 20 min walk (or less) from Louvre and lot of other major touristic attractions. The location is a very safe area, where a lot of local Parisians live and hang out. It has a lot of restaurants, various shops all within very short walking distance.
The room itself is very clean and comfortable, with a comfortable bed and nice modern bathroom (with the entrance from the room). It is also very quiet since it overlooks the indoor courtyard and since it is on the top floor. We also had an option of using the living room area, balcony and kitchen, but since we were out most of the time we haven't used it as much. However, I did enjoy using their espresso machine and made wonderful coffee each morning. The apartment itself (and the room) has great views and it was nice to sit outside in the balcony with glass of wine or cup of coffee. We also were able to do our laundry there.
This is our first time renting a room in apartment (rather than whole apartment) and we could not be happier. Mathilde and Jean-Pierre are so welcoming and would go far beyond and above to make you comfortable and to meet/exceed all your needs. Not only that, their lives are so interesting and it was a lot of fun talking to them about their trips and their children. We only wish we had more time to spend with them, but our busy "sightseeing" schedule did not allow it. We truly feel that we gained really good friends and already miss them and Paris a lot.