Buying an Apartment in Paris for AirBnB and Self use

[Bruce Crawford]

My girlfriend used to live in Paris for 9 years and still goes back a few times per year. I am considering buying an apartment there for us and rent it out as an AirBnB when we are not there (need to look up rules/laws on AirBnB in the city but seems OK).  Does anyone have any experience there? She will be there in January for several weeks and I'll fly over for a few days to look as some apartments with her. My initial thoughts are to be within the main arrondissements (like wards), within 10 min walk to the train, and with nice restaurants/shops close as well as some tourist site. 
Any places better than others? Does anyone know of a good property manager, contractors, etc? We will be talking to her friends who are still in Paris, but none are investors so I hope to get some insights and references from BP members. Note that I do not own anything there yet, but if we can AirBnB it and use it when we are in town, that would be great for us (assuming the numbers work) so any advice / thoughts would be great. 

Thanks!