Many people like to have the comforts of home while traveling, and for them the perfect option is to rent an apartment. Financially they can make much more sense than hotel rooms, especially if you are staying more than one week. Most (but not all) apartment rental agencies in Paris require a minimum of one week. I recommend families with small children or larger families rent an apartment, as it will provide much more privacy than a hotel room will.

There are dozens of rental agencies to choose from. Here are some of the agencies I would recommend:

• Chez Vous
• Barclay International Group
• Paris Perfect
• Parisian Home