Spacious and incredibly comfortable! What a fabulous place to spread out, sink into cozy sofas; cook great meals after a nice visit to Rue Mouffetard Market (it's the best stocked kitchen for cooking I've ever had at an airbnb!); take in the great view of the Jardin des plantes; dry off with large, plush towels; and get an amazing night's sleep in a comfy bed with blackout shades.
I was a bit hesitant about booking a place without reviews, but Chantal answered my questions and added more photos to the listing, including a floor plan, and so a friend and I took a chance and were so glad we did. We had a conference at the Sorbonne, across the park, and so the location was ideal for us. This is not a traditional French apartment building, it's much newer and late-60s in its appearance; the trade off is that what you lose in that aesthetic you make up for in a HUGE nicely-decorated apartment, with thoughtful spaces and plenty of room to unpack and make yourself at home. This would be an ideal place for two couples or a family.
The only thing that some might not like is that you don't walk out the door to a bustling Parisian street. Markets, restaurants, and a more typical Parisian scene are a 10-15 minute walk away, although there is a small food store and some restaurants across from the Gare d'Austerlitz, which is less than 5 minutes from the apartment.
Chantal was very accommodating with early luggage drop off and the lift was an added bonus since the apartment is on the 5th floor. A nice bottle of wine waiting for us in the fridge, was a nice touch.