Paris is the city of love, but it’s also the city of compromise. First-timers stretch their budgets to stay near the major sights, while repeat visitors skip a few landmarks to live the more local experience in neighbourhoods like Le Marais. For me, the challenge is finding an apartment large enough for five people, yet close enough to the sights to please a 10-year-old whose list includes the Eiffel Tower, climbing the Arc de Triomphe and many, many baguettes.