This was a lovely bright apartment, as presented in the photos, and Coline was a very accommodating host. Though we did not meet, she was available to answer questions helpfully and promptly. The check in process was very easy with the caretaker. The apartment is in an old style building but is equipped with modern comforts and is a good size for a single person or couple. Coline provided a folder with her guide to the apartment, the city and some local recommendations, which made me feel welcome. The apartment is quiet by Parisian standards - I did not hear any noise from the other apartments once I was inside, and it has modern double glazed windows which reduces the sound of city traffic.
The apartment is less than 5 minutes walk to a key metro station (access to three lines) and good bus routes that will take you across the city (and night bus routes to come home). It is also close to a large shopping centre, an exceptional boulangerie and la Butte aux Cailles, a district full of brasseries, artisanal food shops and restaurants.