The New Norman

The New Norman: Île-de-France

A simple and charming home that's super well located – it contains all the ingredients to provide a fantastic Parisian stay. Located on the Rive Gauche, seconds from the Musee D'Orsay and stone's throw from the Louvre, a culture-seeking couple will find it a very attractive proposition. A word of warning though – this 5th floor apartment does come with a generous serving of stairs, so a certain level of fitness will come in handy.

Home truths:
* It's on the 5th floor with no lift access so pack light and get ready for the free workout

* The ceiling in the bedroom is sloped and lower than average, with a maximum height of about 180cm

* There is no air-conditioning however a fan can be provided by the host