Riding A Bike

Riding A Bike: Île-de-France

Positively brimming with vibrant colours, eclectic design and leafy houseplants, this uplifting apartment in the 5th arrondissement is a breath of fresh air inside and out. Take the family for a picnic in scenic Jardin du Luxembourg, only fourteen minutes away, before walking to the Notre Dame cathedral – fifteen minutes from your door. With the Latin Quarter's hip bars, indie bookshops and classy cafés nearby, there's plenty to see and do locally, without the intense crowds and flocks of tourists found elsewhere in the city. Back home, the apartment is decorated in a playfully Parisian style with quirky art objects adorning the walls, bold wallpaper prints and a palm-themed dining area. Sit down in the pink chairs for a convivial breakfast or host a games night in the fun-filled relaxation area – complete with large beanbags, Acapulco chairs, cushions, boards games and books. It's been designed in the spirit of a boutique hotel, with heaps of artsy and charming features throughout, and we think it's a pretty special place to call home.

Home truths:
* The table accommodates eight people without forcing and up to ten by squeezing a little
*If you're bringing little ones along, the host provides a baby bed, highchair and changing table upon request
*The air conditioning unit is more of an air cooling system which is a little less powerful
*There is a multistory car park nearby
* It is sometimes possible to leave your luggage before check in and after check out without a supplement