Parisian Touch

Parisian Touch: ÃŽle-de-France

This apartment can be found in the trendy Marais district – renowned for its artistic edge, colourful cobbled streets, indie shops and chic cafés. It’s tucked away behind the theatres of Porte Saint-Martin so it’s perfectly placed for entertainment and excitement, though still only a short stroll from the tranquil Canal Saint-Martin, lined with restaurants, bakeries and bars that make Paris so popular.

The apartment is bright and welcoming, thanks to the traditional Juliet balcony doors. Light pours in, while the mid-century furnishings and parquet flooring create a typically Parisian and soothing space to unwind after a hectic day of sightseeing, shopping and museum hopping. The bedroom is just as inviting, with teeming bookshelves and homey touches that will have you feeling like a local in no time.

It takes just a twenty-minute walk to the Louvre and the Notre Dame, while you're just ten minutes on foot from the Gare de l'Est. Surrounded by metro stops and must-see sights, the city really is at your beck and call, so drop off your bags and get out there.

Home truths:
*You'll be able to check yourself in
*At capacity, two people will be sleeping on a sofa bed in the living room
*Access to the apartment building is via a shared entrance
*There's a lift to reach the apartment floor
*While there's no desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace – your host offers a monitor, computer mouse and wrist rest for those working from home
*The kitchenette is only suitable for preparing simple meals
*Your host provides free weights and a yoga mat
*There's a dryer in the building
*Parking in Paris can be tricky, but there is free on-street parking outside, subject to availability