annamarie111

Hello everyone!

Was looking for apt for 6 in Paris and for our budget I've narrowed it down to 5 choices. Can you guys please comment on these neighborhoods. Please let me know if there's one we should stay away from.

I'm leaning towards the first one for its lower price and the way it looks. I don't mind taking a few minutes with the metro to visit places but I would like to also see some shops, markets and cafes within a couple of blocks fr. the apt. Would this neighborhood be too expensive for shopping, eating, and groceries?

My second choice is the last one because of it's architecture and bigger space. It will be the most expensive out of the 5 tho.

And oh, an available park for the kids close by would be a plus.

Thanks!


http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p928034

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p928034

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p856949

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p878519

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p440163

annamarie111

Sorry my mistake, this is the second one:

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p807130

annamarie111

I guess a better title would be, " WhIch of these five apartmenst do you think is best?"

Lelaina

If you're looking for a lively area I would pick the one in the 2nd or in the 18th.

The 14th near Pernety is probably one of the least interesting areas to visit. The 16th near Place Dauphine can be a bit dead.

If you stay in the 18th, you'll be in the heart of Montmartre on rue des Abbesses. Just beware of tourist traps and maybe somewhat dodgy areas around Pigalle or Anvers at night.

The rue des Petites Ecuries in the 2nd is good too, the Grands Boulevards nearby can be a bit touristy but the Canal St Martin nearby is full of nice restaurants and bars, and it's the most central area. In the end, it really depends on what you're looking for.

Michael

The rue des petites écuries is in the 10th arrondissement, but it is the 2nd that the apartment web site touts, which makes me believe that many people would not find the neighborhood congenial.

annamarie111

Lelaina and Michael, thank you for taking the time to share your comments. I ended up getting the last one which is in the14th.

Michael, indeed there are people that misleads us. Thank goodness we have this website to help each other travellers out! Thank you!