Dominique’s studio is light and airy with a great view over the Paris rooftops. There’s a comfortable bed, well-equipped kitchen area, spacious shower, constant hot water and effective central heating. It’s in a vibrant North/West African area 5 minutes from the Gare du Nord so has plenty of transport, shopping and budget eating options. Halal food is available everywhere, though there are some good archetypal French restaurants locally, too.
I’d recommend the split-site Institute of Islamic Cultures just down the road: the building on Rue de Leon has a lovely café.