Poem on Liberty

Poem on Liberty: Île-de-France

This Parisian apartment's traditional interior design features antique wood furnishings, a Persian rug and bookshelves so tall that they come with a ladder system to reach those hidden away at the top. We found it had the refined atmosphere of a quiet and cosy library, but that's until you step out through the large glass doors that take up one side of the light-filled living space and onto the home's suntrap of a balcony. Being up on the eighth floor means that there's a wonderful view of the south Paris skyline and the towering dome of the Pantheon can even be spotted. It should give you a bit of inspiration to go out and explore the French capital. The spectacular Jardin du Luxembourg is only fifteen minutes away on foot, as are the Catacombs if you fancy a unique historical perspective of the city.

Home truths:
* There's air conditioning in the living room and master bedroom only
*The address comes with no space for car parking, but Glacière metro station is only nine minutes' walk away
*There's a lift to reach this apartment on the eighth floor and the home itself is step-free