I could use a little direction with location and lodging in Paris,( price range $200 to $250) in mid September. Need air conditioning and a good bed. Just my husband and me (in our 70's).We have never been to France so staying 3 weeks. Using taxis and public transportation
I need one or two nights prior to a 9 day Seine River Cruise(Gate 1) to just chill and adjust to time change (flying from west coast). Prefer somewhere comfortable, relaxing and quiet.
After river trip have 4 nights on our own before joining a 8 day Paris, Provence and French Riviera tour...... the tour has us staying at LeMeriden Etollie ( near Arc de Triumph I think) for two nights and it is out of our price range for the extra 4 nights.
3.Thinking of staying in the Montmartre Neighborhood for the 4 night portion of our trip and maybe the Marais or somewhere in the Left Bank for the first 2 nights. Thoughts? Recommendations? We like artsy and quirky places.....
4.We will have 2 city tours of Paris through our Gate One trips that hit all the top sites. During our 4 days on own would go to the Louvre and maybe other museums. We like sitting at outdoor cafes, observing the everyday lives of the local people, walking different neighborhoods, local shops, art, music, photography etc. Suggestions?
Anyone ever stay in the Melia Hotels?
Thank you!