I stayed in this appartment for two months (1 July 2014-31 August 2014). Given the amount of time I spent there, I really got to know the place. I cannot recommend it highly enough. The place is well equipped with washing machine, dishwasher, wifi, tv etc. It is bright and airy - two doors open onto a balcony, from which you can see the Montparnasse tower and the top of the Eiffel Tower. The appartment is clean and well maintained. I lived there on my own but my wife stayed for a week and there was room enough for two - no sense of it being cramped at all. The main bed is large and comfortable. I had several visitors come and stay too, and was told that the guest bed is comfortable, and has a proper mattress.

A big plus for me was that the landlord lived upstairs, just in case anything went wrong. The landlord was very friendly, giving advice on amenities in the local area. Communication with him (before and during my stay) was quick and easy. When looking for a place to stay in Paris my biggest concern is the trustworthiness of the landlord - but I had no problems at all with this rental.

The appartment is well served by local transport links. The bus to and from Orly airport stops a few hundred metres away; there are two metro stops within walking distance; a bus right outside the appartment will take you to the centre of the city (Place St Michel) within 15 minutes. I was in Paris to work at the National Library Francois Mitterand, and another bus over the road from the building will take you directly there in 15 minutes.

As for the local area, there is a supermarket next door to the building and several bakeries and cafes within a minute's walk. Within 10 minutes' walk is the Butte aux Cailles district, with it's cafes, bars, restaurants and small shops making it feel like a small village within the city - it has a really great atmosphere to it.

I would not hesitate to stay here again.