Pilot Duty

Pilot Duty: Île-de-France

This cosy apartment perched in the heights shines for its brightness and fresh contemporary style. While it's certainly one of the most compact homes in the collection, it makes up for it with modern amenities and gorgeous views over the rooftops. Its location by Saint-Germain-des-Prés and just across the Seine from the Louvre gives you the chance to discover a buzzing quarter and Paris' most iconic sights on foot. A couple looking for modern home comforts and fans of small space living will find it an ideal option.

Home truths:
* With a size under 300 sq ft, this apartment is very small
* While we find the open-plan ensuite quite handy, some guests may not enjoy the lack of privacy – the shower and basin are in the bedroom
*For longer stays, guests may wish to bring additional towels
*There isn't a huge amount of space to comfortably lounge around
*There's not that much storage space in the kitchen and fridge, so it's only suitable for shorter stays
* A portable air conditioning unit can be provided