Galerie Girard

Galerie Girard: Île-de-France

Located in the southwest tip of Saint Germain-des-Prés, this petite but cosy flat used to be part of an art gallery. Managed by the neighbouring hotel, you can also expect hotel-quality services such as an optional breakfast and an on-call reception desk as well as daily cleaning for an additional fee. This home has the air of a small photographer's gallery with its street-side orientation and decorative black and white photography, making it the perfect stylish pad from which to explore the bohemian Rive Gauche. A twelve minute stroll will bring you to leafy Luxembourg Gardens plus, thanks to the excellent public transport links, you can arrive in the city centre in under twenty minutes.

Home truths:
* It's a ground floor apartment with the living space on the street side so you should expect to hear some traffic noise – although the bedroom is tucked in the back so it's a lot quieter

* The windows in the communal spaces have screens to provide privacy from passersby – those looking for expansive views or heaps of natural light should look elsewhere

*This is pet-friendly home – speak to your host for more information

*If three guests are staying then one will be sleeping on the sofa bed in the living area

*Daily cleaning can be added for €30 each day