As to Simulator training , the BEA report says they had a lot, and interestingly mention this :
During one of the simulator sessions, the CDB simulated a pilot incapacitation on takeoff as a PM. It turns out that the PF co-pilot for the session was the one in the incident
The report has a good analysis of the incident , makes comparisons with AF447, mentions the BEA 2012 recommendations made to EASA on startle effects , and add new ones asking to take into account of the high climb performance of modern twins when designing missed approach procedures (in ORY : complex, low altitude and a turn ).
The report should be later in English I suspect.