Parisian here. Because until a few years ago, mosquitoes were very uncommon in Paris. Now I can't believe they have to go from quartier to quartier to SPRAY to protect inhabitants against the Tiger mosquito. It boggles the mind. The Paris I grew up in never had mosquitoes. I guess they haven't retrofitted the windows for screens yet. It hasn't crossed their minds, but I suppose they'll get there one day. |
Again, we don’t need that information on here. |
I also found that a lot of air bnbs used portable AC units (not even window units but little machines that were supposed to vent hot air). I found most of those by looking carefully at pictures, but always worth confirming. There are nice apartments out there with AC but especially with the crackdown on air bnbs in Paris hotels aren't a bad option in summer.
and don't forget to try the ice cream (not just berthillon but also Pierre herme had good stuff last time we were there) |
Still have yet to see an apartment or house in Europe with screens. Have been in probably 20 the last 10 years on a few visits. Your reason makes sense- mosquitoes were definitely a thing for me growing up in the US. I could see them seeming unnecessary if mosquitoes weren't common. |
We went to Paris in August during a heatwave. Our apartment had AC but we almost never put it on because the temps dropped under 70 each night (despite highs being 90). It was fine. I also really hate the heat. But I wouldn’t go to Paris I’m August because it sucks for other reasons. |
Airbnb had an AC filter |
Get a hotel with a pool. |
Exactly. The MO on this forum is for someone to ask a very simple straightforward question, and the first five responses are some version of "Why do you need that?" or "You shouldn't/don't need that!" or "You're just being a spoiled American!" Then of course, when someone tries to preempt the inquisition, they get criticized for that. |
LOL. You must be new here. |
+1 |
I just booked airbnb for Paris and other locations in France for this August. First I used the filter to select options with a/c. Then cross referenced reviews - don't just look at the most recent reviews, go back to the month you are searching for in the year prior to see comments about a/c and how warm or comfortable a particular apartment is. As pps have noted, that's where you'll see info about how well the a/c works or if it's just in bedroom(s). Finally, once I narrowed down to a couple of units I messaged the host to clarify and verify. That way I have documentation from them as well as additional information. |
For reliable AC in Paris in August, a hotel is the only option, and it needs to be a well-known, reliable hotel that has many reviews speaking directly to the quality of the AC. There is nothing wrong with you for wanting this in August. I have been to Paris many many times and god forbid you are there during an August heatwave with no access to AC. It is brutal. |
OP here. Thanks all, for your input and suggestions. I've convinced DH we should do May or June rather than August, and we're going to stay in a hotel suite so we have AC and space for relatives who come to Paris to see us. I'm very relieved! |