Dominique was great and the apartment was all we could have hoped for. The kitchen was well stocked with useful tools and dishes. The washer machine was great to have (no dryer, but a really good drying rack). Only having to walk up two flights of stairs was great.
The area was full of great restaurants and shops (and a fantastic Metro stop). The Monoprix was right around the corner, but you also could walk to Rue Montorgueil if you wanted a more boutique grocery experience.
Our son fell in love with the Pompidou Center, which was surprisingly close by. Bonus: you can ride the escalators up the outside without a ticket and get a great view of the sunset and nighttime skyline from the fifth floor.