Can you suggest a reputable website that rents furnished apts. for a week in Paris?
I already looked at craigslist and the apts appeared to be for long term (1 year) lease.

I’m going to be going to Paris (I am British, currently living in London) for two months later this year to take a TEFL course. I’ve been looking on craigslist.fr for a room to rent, and have found somewhere in my price range that I really like the look of (it’s a room which had been advertised for a short term let, within the apartment of a family).

The owner of the flat has sent me photographs along with the address of the flat and we have agreed terms etc, having had quite a bit of correspondance over email – she seems really nice and genuine, and I have no reason to doubt her credibility. She has asked for 200 euros deposit to secure the flat, which I am happy to pay: obviously she clearly can’t just hold it for me on a “promise” that I’ll turn up. I don’t need to pay anything else until I move in in July.

However, obviously from my perspective there is a chance that something could go wrong, or I could pay turn up in Paris and find the flat doesn’t exist yada yada yada, even though I think this is unlikely.

So: I’m not sure what the best way for me to pay the 200 euros deposit is, so that should the worst happen and I get screwed over, I can get it back. I’d really appreciate any advice on this….especially from someone with financial/legal know-how, or experience of this type of situation.

I know about craigslist, what are some other good resources that are free?