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I chose the first three from experience:
Franklin Christoph's A4 Firma Flex is a great priced fountain pen (works for all pens) paper. I'd put the paper quality among the top of my list, for various reasons. It differs from Clairefontaine in that it is not quite as smooth. On the other hand, it has better dry time and is has a great binding. Lot's of paper styles to choose from and is very durable. Plus, they are a very friendly US-based company.
The two others used Tomoe River paper which is probably the best paper, in my opinion. Super smooth and super thin, all while bring amazingly fountain pen friendly. I have only experienced bleedthroughwhen I superflexed with Baystate Blue (I assume I cut into the paper a bit). If you write with a very wet/broad nib, you will get ghosting, but no bleedthrough. You should be able to write on both sides of the sheet, unless you find too much ghosting with those really broad nibs.
As for the difference between two, one is a b5 size (which I prefer) and hardbound (again, I prefer). The binding is top notch and I think it is impossible to find a b5 Tomoe River paper notebook anywhere else. Also, it is a great price.
The seven seas notebook is also awesome, especially if you prefer the smaller a5 size and a soft cover. It comes with a book sleeve for added protection for the very nice soft/durable cover.
Like I said I have used all three notebooks and love them all. If you have any questions, let me know!