This striking apartment makes for an excellent base in central Paris. It’s in the 7th arrondissement, on the stylish Left Bank. Musée d’Orsay is a short walk away, as is the Louvre – you need only stroll across Pont du Carousel. You won’t have to look hard for a great meal here, with so many restaurants and bars nearby, but if you’d like to cook, there’s a handy kitchen. You’ll also have a dining table and a stylish living space with a desk for remote work, as well as a sofa bed for guests three and four.

Home truths:
*At full occupancy, two guests will sleep on a sofa bed in the living space.
*This apartment is on the third floor of a building with no lift, so it may not be suitable for those with reduced mobility.
*Your host provides a standing fan in the living room.
*There’s a desk here for those working remotely during their stay.
*Rue du Bac Metro station is a short walk away.