Also, 1 November and 11 November are statutory holidays; some restaurants might be closed (and shopping opportunities will be limited).

You might also consider the area around Trocadero on the Right Bank (good views of the Eiffel Tower). Upscale neighbourhood, albeit a bit touristy, but less cramped feeling than the heart of the Left Bank.

What's your budget and what kind of neighbourhood experience are you looking for? A lot of visitors seem to gravitate to the Left Bank and the Latin Quarter and St Germain areas, perhaps based on romantic notions derived from reading, movies or prior experience - but these areas have become quite touristy and rather over-run in some places by chain stores and restaurants.

You might prefer a more mixed residential/touristy-friendly area, like parts of the 16th, 8th or the Marais, where you will find museums and sights to see, restaurants and shops and some nice hotels.