Renting out someone else's home through Airbnb is a fun alternative to the traditional hotel.
You can learn a lot from staying with someone from a different culture — especially when traveling to a city in a foreign country.
If you'll be traveling to the City of Light soon and want to try out Airbnb, we've got you covered.
Here are some of the best homes you can rent in Paris using the home-sharing site.
Go back in time at this 18th-century flat.
This charming apartment has exposed wood beams and vintage tiles. On the upper floor, a beautiful freestanding tub sits directly beneath a skylight.
Cost: $182/night
Accommodates: 3
Neighborhood: Le Marais, 3rd arrondissement
Sleep on the Seine in this pleasant houseboat.
This two-bedroom barge is a bit off the beaten track, but you won't soon forget its unique decor and beautiful views.
Cost: $410/night
Accommodates: 6
Neighborhood: Neuilly-sur-Seine
Stay in an airy home close to public transit.
This adorable three-bedroom apartment on the Rue la Fayette is very convenient for train travelers from Gare du Nord.
Cost: $223/night
Accommodates: 8
Neighborhood: Porte Saint-Denis, 10th arrondissement
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