A Marais Safari

A Marais Safari: Île-de-France

From the moment you enter this African inspired apartment, you'll feel as if you've stepped into a wild safari in the middle of trendy Le Marais. This one-of-a-kind home pays homage to both an ethnic heritage and the bohemian style of the surrounding area with its vibrant artwork, sculptures, and intricate adornments curated across the home. Return from a day of sightseeing, sink into the wood and wicker furnishings and unwind with a glass of wine in the warming living room. Whip up a couple of snacks in the forest-green kitchen, or take a little afternoon snooze in the bedrooms – each decorated with its own bold personality from a feature wall of foliage to rich orca-orange tones – there's no stone left unturned at this home. Outside, the hipper-than-hip streets of Le Marais are lined with colourful buildings, classy cafés, and art galleries. Come evening, head to the Marché des Enfants Rouges – a seven-minute walk away – for laid-back dining in the oldest covered market in Paris.

Home truths:
*As is often the case with Marais homes, the ground floor of this duplex doesn't have as much natural light as some may like
*There are only two toilets
*If you're bringing little ones, a crib can be set up upon request, but at an additional cost of €40
*This host provides a cleaning kit with sponges, various detergents, kitchen cloths, garbage bags, dishwasher, and washing machine tablets
*There’s also a toilet bag in every bathroom with shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and body milk (BotElixir brand) – all products are an essential oil blend of lemon/rosemary, paraben free, and hypoallergenic