The apartment owner Joaud is very accommodating (no pun intended). Responsive to all communication and any needs you or his apartment might have.
The studio which overlooks a courtyard, is very well situated for my tastes, very accessible to all of Paris and it’s Airports yet in a quiet, genuine Parisian neighborhood not overrun by tourists. The RER (metro) is a close walk away and closer yet is the tram. There are 3 Velib stations (Parisian bicycle rental stands) within minutes of the studio in all directions. The lovely Parc-Montrsouris is a block away with its small lake, popular park side restaurant and many jogging paths. The internationally frequented Cité Universitaire is equally as close as the park.
The studio itself is quiet, clean and well appointed. If you’re taller than 6 foot the bed and bathroom may be a bit tight. The kitchen is well equipped and there are some very good Traiteurs (French deli style caterers… I recommend Traiteur Eric Pelle, 213 rue de Tolbiac)) so an inexpensive tasty meal can be easily heated. As in all of France there are many good bread & pastry shops surrounding the location. There is a grocery store one block away.
The building is a more modern structure actually designed with elevators (an afterthought in most of the older buildings) along with efficient radiant heat and good insulation. While it may lack the charm of the centuries old buildings the amenities and efficiency make up for the loss. I would definitely stay here again and plan to do so.