Your vacation or business short term apartment rental in Paris should combine the best of all parts of your life. It should be tailored to your interests and tastes to provide the ultimate experience while in Paris.
Whether you love modern or traditional styles, bright light or a slight air of mystery, Paris has many different neighborhoods, each with its own particular character, to delight travelers of all tastes. There are sloping streets filled with bohemian cafes and galleries in the Montmartre, chic boutiques in the 6th and 8th, upscale shopping districts, vibrant nightlife meccas, and much more.
Those with families may wish to explore larger apartments in family-friendly neighborhoods such as the 15th (just south of the Eiffel Tower) or the 10th, with its famous canal and strong community spirit.
If nightlife is a priority for a vacation rental Paris, the Marais is certainly an area to consider. This neighborhood, named after the swamps on which it was built centuries ago, is widely regarded as Paris' trendiest area, with more clubs, cafes, restaurants and cars than any other single part of Paris. It's also home to Paris' largest gay and Jewish populations. The energy here is fun, with an interesting mix of ethnic groups and many students who come after their classes in or near the 5th, just across the Seine.
Students will probably find themselves around the 5th at one point or another. Located near the Seine and the Ile de la Cite and Ile St. Louis, the 5th is home to many schools, from the Beaux Arts and Sorbonne to many others. There are quirky restaurants, bistros and boutiques in this area, as well as street performers and famous book shops such as Shakespeare & Co.
Those in search of luxury and chic apartments in Paris may wish to consider the 16th, one of Paris' most deluxe residential areas, with a feel that approaches royalty in grandeur. The giant luxury stores of the Champs Elysees are just a hop away, and there are numerous boutiques dedicated to smaller designers in this luxurious area. The 8th, the actual arrondissement of the Champs Elysees, is also worth considering. The retail rents here are some of the highest in Europe and even the world, and while the 8th around the Champs isn't the best place for more economical apartments, there are many spectacular places to call your own, and you will certainly have a lot of fun looking!
Glamour and artistic history combine beautifully in the Saint Germain area in the 6th on the Left Bank. This is the home of literary Paris as it existed in the time of Sartre, Camus and Hemingway. Expatriates of the "Lost Generation" filled these cafes with the din of rowdy laughter as they created some of the most enduring classics of 20th century literature. Some of the cafes of that era such as the Deux Magots remain serving patrons to this day, and there are even older cafes to explore and call your own.
Why not find browse furnished apartments in Paris close to the true heart of this fabled city? The Ile de la Cite, the island in the middle of the Seine and home of Notre Dame, is without a doubt one of the most prestigious locales in Europe and the world, and you will have fun living on this quaint island stuck in time, yet surrounded by the residences of royalty that still stand. There is famous ice cream here to enjoy, a truly profound sense of history and proximity to both bands. Your daily stroll across the famous ponts (bridges) of Paris will surely count among the richest in your memory.
Needless to say, this is just a small overview. There are cathedrals and churches to live next to, famous bakeries, landmarks, bridges, statues, royal squares and much, much more. Of course, you will doubtless find, as so many others have, that the greatest parts of Paris ultimately are the curious little byways and areas you discover yourself. The myriad sights and sounds of the neighborhood you start to call your own, which become the visual and aesthetic music of your new long or short term apartment rental Paris.
Whether you are looking to stay in Paris short term, long term, for a vacation or as a permanent residence, there is an apartment that fits your unique vision of The Good Life in Paris.
We hope to be a part of your grand adventure, and believe you will find the life of your dreams in your own apartment in Paris, France. Bon voyage from all of us.
