Are you going to spend the week in Paris for medical reasons? Or is that a decompress tourist only type of stay? If it’s a tourist stay I’d suggest either the left bank, near St. Germaine or the Opera district. They are very central, and easy to get to anywhere from the Metro stations there. I once stayed in an apartment on the Ile de Citi, across from the Notre Dame Cathedral. There were Metro stations all around, and great gelato down the street.
For apartments I’ve had luck with Paris Attitude and VRBO. Both times it was better than the pictures. I haven’t used Airbnb there, but I hear it’s a good option. Do tell them you are coming in early. I’ve found that if they know you will be in early they may be able to accommodate you when you get there. If not, it is really worth booking the night before you arrive so it will be available.
As for Disney, it may be cheaper and easier to get the apartment/house for the week, and spend one night at the Disney Resort if that is where you are headed for a few days. That said, I find the train ride back to Paris to be easy. At that point the train is more like the Metro, and you can find a stop within walking distance of where you are staying. And you may find that the parks are more of a one day thing.
As for flying, I wouldn’t be married to the US carriers, find the flight on whatever airline fits your time and budget. If you can swing business you can easily sleep on the way over.
I find Paris to be wonderful, and the people, especially those outside Paris, are very, very friendly. Try to learn as many phrases as you can, and they bring out the smiles when they see you are trying to speak their language.
For apartments I’ve had luck with Paris Attitude and VRBO. Both times it was better than the pictures. I haven’t used Airbnb there, but I hear it’s a good option. Do tell them you are coming in early. I’ve found that if they know you will be in early they may be able to accommodate you when you get there. If not, it is really worth booking the night before you arrive so it will be available.
As for Disney, it may be cheaper and easier to get the apartment/house for the week, and spend one night at the Disney Resort if that is where you are headed for a few days. That said, I find the train ride back to Paris to be easy. At that point the train is more like the Metro, and you can find a stop within walking distance of where you are staying. And you may find that the parks are more of a one day thing.
As for flying, I wouldn’t be married to the US carriers, find the flight on whatever airline fits your time and budget. If you can swing business you can easily sleep on the way over.
I find Paris to be wonderful, and the people, especially those outside Paris, are very, very friendly. Try to learn as many phrases as you can, and they bring out the smiles when they see you are trying to speak their language.