The apartment is very small indeed. There is hardly room for a table. However, luckily the bathroom is spacious enough unlike in many apartments in France.
Tour de Montparnasse looms over from the window, so one has to tackle it, even if it is a monster.
Montparnasse has still lots of character, especially near the famous cemetary a crisp 15 minute walk away. Shops, including a Carrefour, are nearby.
Btw, Jacques wrote in perfect English, even though he claimed that his English was poor. All communication with him was easy and friendly.