i am a frequent visitor to Paris, and if i can help it i dont stay in a hotel.
This time because of the Ryder cup and Fashion Week all accommodations were at a premium and so i felt quite fortunate to find Lea's apartment at the last minute.
This was in the 19th, and while a couple of folks said to be alert, i found the neighborhood to be very good and quickly learnt the walkaways and places to have a coffee.
The apartment itself is spacious and Lea explained the use of the washer, tv and wifi to me patiently and also answered all my questions re place to run where I could find good French food etc.
i spent a comfortable 2 nights there, and would return again.