Where to stay
Paris may be home to some of the best hotels in the world, but securing a room in the city usually requires deep pockets – or means seriously skimping on space. That’s where Airbnb comes in. Today, the home-sharing site has more than seven million listings worldwide – and Paris sits comfortably near the top of the leaderboard as the second largest global market on the homestay scene. But while the offerings are superb, the search can be downright dizzying. We’ve trawled through the listings to pick out the best Airbnbs in Paris, choosing each one for its location, aesthetic appeal and on-the-ball host, armed with all the recommendations you’ll need to truly live like a local. First up, a pretty place we stayed in ourselves…