Description of apartment is accurate but see note on bedroom sizes below.
Great location near to several Metro stations for easy access to the major Paris sights; within walking distance of the Bastille and the trendy Marais area where there are interesting shops and good restaurants/bars. Has a Velib bike station right outside his apartment :).
Jean Francois met us at his apartment as planned, made us very welcome, showed us around his apartment and directed us to his information folder. He was kind enough to book a taxis for us for our very early departure a few days later, which saved any miscommunication (due to our poor French), and ensured we caught our international flight without problem.
Jean Francois has a wonderful light apartment with good views over Paris. His apartment block is on a main street, with a wide green, tree lined, and park-like central reservation where the young professional locals play petanque in the evening.
The apartment is a very unusual shape which Jean Francois has used very creatively and with style. The apartment is modern, well appointed and clean. He has plenty of house plants which we really enjoyed.
Both bedroom spaces are small; the one on the main floor just fits a double bed lengthwise, the one in the loft area has a very low ceiling, only allowing you to sit (and not stand), in that space. But both had comfortable beds and were adequate for our needs (a family of 4, with teenage kids).
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in his apartment and would readily stay there again.
Thanks Jean Francois!