This recently renovated family apartment boasts a bold retro look. It would suit a group seeking a home with that 'new' feel and a generous serving of style. Its location overlooking Square du Temple in the Haute Marais does not only provide leafy vistas but is also a fashionable spot with many attractions and services right on your doorstep. Expect a warm welcome from your host and a fully equipped home for a comfortable stay. With such stylish furnishings all-round it proved difficult to pick a highlight, yet we loved the original tile choices in the three stunning en-suites.

Home truths:
* The separate study doubles up as the third bedroom with a double sofa bed

* The living space and study are on the street side so you should expect some noise, particularly with the windows open

* In the second bedroom, the two single beds can be set up as a super king size bed