Marc was a superb host. He was there when we arrived to welcome us, it was very hot day and he went out and got us a large electric fan that made the apartment much cooler (the windows could be opened wide as well). The apartment is very spacious - even though the living room had a double bed in it, it still felt large and airy. There is a separate dining room, double bedroom, a small kitchen area and a nice bathroom with a very powerful shower. All toiletries were provided which was a lovely touch. The kitchen was very well equipped with crockery and utensils, and also tea bags, coffee, basic cooking condiments. There is a microwave and a small electric hot plate, plus a large fridge freezer. We didn't do any cooking, but if we had wanted to, everything was provided. The apartment is about 7 mins walk from the metro. Nearby are loads of shops, cafés, restaurants and a very nice organic supermarket where we shopped for breakfast every morning. The only thing I would say is that the apartment can be a little noisy from the street outside (I don't suppose this would happen if the windows were closed but it was too hot for that in July). We didn't really mind, it was just ordinary street noise (people laughing and talking, cars going by etc) but if quiet is very important to you, you should bear it in mind.
We loved the apartment and the area and would definitely consider returning. Thank you Marc for a lovely stay (and for the fan!)