This home sits between the niche museums, art galleries and postcard-perfect streets of Paris’ Le Marais neighbourhood. Simply strolling the streets from your front door is a quintessential Parisian experience, exploring the local bistros and bakeries. If you want hit the major sights of the City of Lights – the Louvre, Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower – Rambuteau metro station is just a few minutes’ walk away.

The apartment is within a 19th-century building, with original-feeling features on display – the ornate fireplace in the living room and wrought iron railings that allow the French windows to become a Juliet-style balcony. In the living room, one wall is dedicated to the kitchen, should you wish to cook for yourself, and there’s a little library of books. The bedroom faces an internal courtyard, so you’ve got peace and quiet in the centre of the city.

Home truths:
*This host cannot take bookings further than a few weeks in advance – please contact us to discuss any bookings for later in the year
*At capacity, one guest will be on the sofa bed in the living room
*This home is on the fourth floor of a historic building, but there is a lift to the entrance
*This place has air conditioning, which is a rarity in Paris
*Parking in central Paris can be tricky, so we recommend sticking to the easily accessible public transport where possible – though we think the best way to see the city is on foot
*The entrance to this home is shared with the building's other residents
*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace