Where in Paris?

katva

Senior Insider

• Dec 18, 2013

• #1

If you were going to stay for one week in Paris, in a rented apartment, where would you want to be? I don't know the neighborhoods well enough--- we want to be in a low-key area, with cafes, shopping, etc, and don't mind a 10-20 minute walk to sites....metro, etc.

 

JEK

Senior Insider

• Dec 18, 2013

• #2

We are partial to the 8th.

http://www.francetourism.com.au/paris-arrondissements

 

JEK

Senior Insider

• Dec 18, 2013

• #3

Grey and Theresa have been there recently and may have a better suggestion.

 

amyb

Senior Insider

• Dec 18, 2013

• #4

Rosita just came back too.

 

katva

Senior Insider

• Dec 18, 2013

• #5

Most of the times I've been there have been spent in the 8th (last time was at Hotel de Crillon )it's beautiful, but I think we want to be in more of a neighborhood. I keep reading about Le Marais......

 

GayleR

Senior Insider

• Dec 18, 2013

• #6

I love the 7th because it's so residential. We've enjoyed renting absolutely charming apartments through Paris Perfect. All their properties are renovated, beautifully appointed and have views of the Eiffel Tower.

 

katva

Senior Insider

• Dec 18, 2013

• #7

Gayle---- I've been looking at Paris Perfect all night--- I'm so happy to hear your recommendation ----- lovely, lovely apartments!

 

Jeanette

Senior Insider

• Jan 3, 2014

• #8

We stayed in the 6eme in October which I adore. I have nothing to compare it to because I return to Saint-Germain time and time again. We spent a day in the Marais and it was very lovely.

 

elgreaux

Senior Insider

• Jan 5, 2014

• #9

I am with Jeanette, partial to the left bank (ie 5th and 6th) and also like Le Marais.... the Ile St Louis is also very charming...

 

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Grey

Senior Insider

• Jan 5, 2014

• #10

I love the 6th and Ile St. Louis as well. Have fun planning!

 

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jeffbg

SBH Insider

• Jan 5, 2014

• #11

A few years back, we stayed in the 7th with our two girls -- about a 10 minute walk from the Eiffel Tower, in a small 3rd story walk up apt. Very nice. Close to the metro and bakeries and the tower. We'd do it again quickly.

 

katva

Senior Insider

• Jan 6, 2014

• #12

:up:Thanks all!!! We still haven't made a decision, but this helps!!!

 

elgreaux

Senior Insider

• Jan 7, 2014

• #13

If price is not too much of a consideration, one of my favorite hotels is La Pavillion de la Reine on the Place des Vosges... great location in Le Marais....

 

soyabeans

Senior Insider

• Jan 7, 2014

• #14

we stay at a small hotel, L'Hotel, in the heart of the Left Bank, a 5 minute walk to Boulevard St. Germain with all of the shops and cafes, and a 5 minite walk in the other direction to the Louvre....the location can't be beat

 

GayleR

Senior Insider

• Jan 7, 2014

• #15

I used to love L'Hotel http://bit.ly/K2FUB4
Oscar Wilde's last home.
Haven't stayed there in many years.

 

soyabeans

Senior Insider

• Jan 9, 2014

• #16

we stayed there last year in"the Oscar Wilde" room....felt like we were in Paris of the 1900's...it's a great room if available