Hello

Looking for something to ride around town and maybe some longer rides, I started shopping for an older road bike a couple weeks ago.

Today I found an old gitane that was my size at the thrift store, 40 bucks. A very good price considering the Seattle Craigslist prices, so I bought it and would like to fix it up and get riding.

I really don't know anything about bikes and I have no idea what year or model this bike is. Guessing mid 70s based on what I have found but absolutely no certainty. Weighs 25+ lbs.
Suntour derailer
Suntour stem shifters
Im guessing the crank is also Suntour
Weinman/mafac brakes
BCM stamped on the lugs
Wheels say Rigida or something, I think they are 27 (as opposed to 700c?)
Pivo stem
10 speeds
"cycle gitane" sticker on the downtube and on the front and a "made in france" sticker under the seat

Hoping to find out what model this is (I am guessing one of the lower end ones?) and year.

Also I would like to know what upgrades I should make to have a solid bike for daily use.

Pictures:


Haven't ridden it yet because tires are flat. But it looks like the right brake lever is kinda turned at a weird angle and the tires and tubes will need replacing.

Thanks for any advice, help, information!