Date With The Night

Date With The Night: Île-de-France

The narrow streets of Le Marais are the kind of scene you see in films depicting Paris – charming Haussmann buildings with wooden shutters housing bijou bistros, bakeries and quirky little art galleries. It is known as the city’s artsiest neighbourhood and the striking and stylish interior of this apartment fits right in.

Everything feels like an ode to the 18th-century building this apartment sits in. The gilded tables and golden candelabra, the thick curtains swathing towering French windows, and the marble-effect walls. This place radiates style as soon as you step into the open-plan living area. Artworks depicting scenes from old Paris dominate the walls. Bedrooms are just as stylish as the living area with sparkling chandeliers above plush beds. Should you need to catch up on work, there are laptop-friendly desks – our favourite is the one next to the big windows.

Home truths:
*The home may feel smaller than the photos show – we'd recommend a maximum guest count of six
*Due to the central location, you may hear some noise during your stay
*There is a glass divide and door between two of the bedrooms but both sides have thick curtains for privacy
*At capacity, two guests will be on the sofa bed in the living room
*This home is on the second floor in a building without a lift, so you'll have to climb some stairs to reach the entrance
*The entrance to this home is shared with the building's other residents
*You won't find a manual or handbook for this home, but your host should be on hand if you have any issues