We were in Paris for 5 days and 4 nights. For the sake of saving money and of our safety as tourists, here is the small apartment that we rented through AIRBNB.
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| Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile |
PRO: Located in a safe arrondissement (8th district) -- and we were, thank God. Bright, skylit; complete with small kitchen with fridge and microwave; heater, washer, wifi, cable. Only a short walk to Avenue des Champs-Élysées and Avenue Montaigne. Within walking distance, if you choose, to Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile, Eiffel Tower, and other museums. Not far from Metro, Taxis, bus service. Small grocery store across the street. Friendly owner.
CON: 5 tall floors UP via a winding, narrow (one person at a time) staircase. Hubby had to haul 50+ pounds of luggage all by his lonesome self. I trudged up slowly behind him with the rest of our stuff. Did not locate the staircase light switch till the second day of our stay. Thank God for my smart hubby who carried a strong, little flashlight. Our view out the windows was only of neighboring apartments with their roofs. Owner said he just got out of the hospital. Is that why there was only one roll of toilet paper and no paper towels for our stay?!!
