re: Which area of Paris to target for hotel?

May I ask what did you decide on? Did your trip take place at all? I have been thinking about traveling to France for a long time and choosing a hotel always creates a headache. This is my third attempt at planning a trip. The first two trips couldn't stand the covid, now I don't feel like going to Europe because of the war on the borders. I read this thread and realized that I was lucky with the place of residence. I can easily find a 5 star hotel near me. In Europe, it's not like that. And now I have no idea when it will be possible to start planning trips again...