Paris accommodations?

[leebee]

We're thinking of going to France this summer. I have been to Paris before, but don't remember a lot of it. Where IN Paris would you choose to stay; basically, what arrondissement? DH has never been to Paris, so we will want to do "touristy" things but would like a location that's safe enough for walking around (I know, it's a city, I've lived in Boston and San Francisco), has a convenient metro stop within several blocks, nearby cute cafes/food shops. I'm considering airbnb or vrbo but am not sure where to look. I have found a very tiny place just off Rue Clar but I'm not sure of the area or if there is something else more interesting to consider! TIA (and I'll post this on the CB, too).

 

[kathy884]

This question gets asked a lot on the TripAdvisor Paris forum. Maybe search "where to stay" or "apartment rentals" there for tons of responses / advice: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g187147-i14-Paris_Ile_de_France.html

And post here if you have more specific questions.

 

[Louise97]

We did a split DLP/Paris trip in December 2019. We stayed near Les Halles because it was a direct train from DLP and a direct train to the airport. It was a short stroll to the Louvre and we liked the area - the original plan was to take the Metro around the city but we had to take taxis because of strikes!