Temple III

Temple III: Île-de-France

Housed in a building that feels like a trendy boutique hotel, in the heart of the hip Le Marais region, this appealing apartment is as eclectic inside as it is outside. Wander around the local area to find the Picasso Museum and Pompidou Centre – both only a seven-minute walk away from your door. While the iconic sights of the Louvre Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral are under twenty-five minutes on foot. After a day spent museum-hopping, taking in modern art and soaking up the culture, return to your cosy home. A well-designed apartment that's been renovated and thoughtfully curated to maximise a small space – glass panes extend the bedroom out to the living room, making a compact room feel much larger than it is. Stepping in to look around the decor, you'll notice varying shades of blue – from the vibrant kitchen to the soothing teal bathroom – an assortment of ornate art objects and tasteful prints along the walls that makes for an inviting and uplifting spot to return to after days spent taking in the delights of Paris.

Home truths:
*Guests three and four will be sleeping on a sofa bed in the living room, although we think this home is better suited for two people
*This apartment is on the second floor of the building, with no lift access, which may not be suitable for those with heavy luggage or limited mobility
*You are facing the Rue du Temple, which is a thin one-way street that has a lot of traffic so there may be some noise heard from inside the home
*The TV is in an unusual position facing the bedroom wall