PatW47

Traveling solo to Paris for a month. I know everyone thinks #6 is best area, but I found this apartment on ground level for what I think is a great price. For those who know Paris well, what do you think of this area? This is my first trip solo since my husband died. In my younger years went to LA and Dallas solo on business trips and am looking forward to this adventure.

Thank you for your advice.

PatW47

http://www.nyhabitat.com/paris-apart...05#description

Forgot to give the site. Hope I pasted it right.

adrienne

What area? What street? Do you mean the 6th (it sounds like you mean some other area)? It's a large area and you can be on a noisy street. More information please.

adrienne

The area is fine. I would want to know if there is a security door into the courtyard. You'll have to make sure everything is locked up before you leave each day. I like to keep windows open (depending on time of year) but you wouldn't be able to with this apartment.

amer_can

You don't say when you are going..there is no AC so that might be a concern if summer..Also I, as a solo, would not be comfortable ground floor unless there is vg security. the 6th is fine, the apt. looks very nice but as stated I would have some concerns.

Scootoir

The link posted leads to "1 Bedroom Rental in Invalides (PA-105)" in the 7th at "Rue Saint Dominique & Rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris (7th Arrondissement)". Great area but my concern would be that the bedroom window is on the street. It could be noisy at night and I like to sleep with the window open but that's a personal habit.

I stayed in Paris Perfect's Kir apartment in the same neighborhood and really enjoyed the area. The Kir is probably more expensive and is only a studio. It had a security entrance, large windows and was on an upper floor with elevator.

PatW47

Thank you for your replies. Been recovering from surgery and just now getting back to this. I am planning for Sept 6 through Oct 5. Have been trying to find out what the temperatures are during that time. I am still looking at other options.

Scootoir

Pat--have been to Paris several times in September and October and temps have ranged from 90s to quite chilly. Usually it's been quite pleasant in 60s and 70s without a lot of rain but it's a good idea to be prepared for changes over a month's time.

susanna

the area is great, I've stayed in a ground floor apartment solo, there were two security doors until I got to my apartment which was on a little garden, totally safe.

my only concern with this apartment is it says it is 6 month minimum rental....have you seen that?

PatW47

Scootoir: thank you.

Susanna: They will rent it for only one month. I like the apartment for the space and area. Am looking at others but have not found yet. Thanks for your input about a ground apartment.

nytraveler

It's small - but for one probably fine. I would not take a ground floor apt without security on the doors and windows - you really need to check on access/safety

janisj

Nytraveler: It is 645 sq. ft - that isn't small - and w/ not wasted hallway space it is actually pretty large for a 1bdrm.

PatW: It looks really lovely- I'd talk to the owners just to verify the security / access. If there is adequate security I'd love staying there.

dlejhunt

The apartment looks lovely; I hope that if you stay here you will post about your experience. I'm hoping to spend a month in Paris in two years and this looks like a great place.

I always stay in the 7th and love that neighborhood. There will be street noise but it becomes white noise for me; I always sleep with the windows open in Paris and sleep very well.

PatW47

Thank you for the latest advice. I have tinnitus so the noise from outside will probably be OK. Have to go to sleep with sleeper timer on TV so I don't hear all the crickets in my head.
I am going to ask again about the security. I have been looking a lot and thought this would work. Some apartments are so barren--with just essentials. For a few days OK but not a long period of time. I know there will be some days I will just hang around the apartment to rest. I like pretty.