Within walking distance of this elegant apartment, you’ll find an array of cultural attractions including the Place des Vosges and a variety of galleries and museums. There’s a range of restaurants and a bakery a short walk away, too, which is convenient as this home has a small kitchenette. The lounge is on the compact side as well, but the bedrooms are roomy, and all have en-suites. The highlight for us here, along with the address, has to be the balcony with its views across a typically Parisian street – this place is the ideal base for a break in Paris.

Home truths:
*The narrow balcony has room for a table and chairs and is accessed from one of the bedrooms.
*Only one of the en-suites has a toilet, the other bedrooms share a separate WC.
*You won't find an oven here – though there is a hob. We think the kitchen is better suited to prepping lighter bites than large meals.
*There's room for four guests only at the dining table.
*There's no dryer here, but there is a drying rack.
*If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a travel cot for free. You'll need to request it in advance.