This fuss-free yet stylish apartment in the heart of the 10th arrondissement is perfect for a family or close-knit group of friends who are always on the go. On rare moments, when not gallivanting across Paris, kick back in the bright living space as the chef of your clan knocks up a pre-dinner snack and uncorks a bottle of red. We particularly loved the botanical feature wall and soft greys of the kitchenette. On sunny days, take the twenty-minute stroll over to the Canal Saint-Martin for cups of artisanal coffee in waterside cafes. And when night falls, don your finery and enjoy a moving ballet performance at the Palais Garnier, a fifteen-minute taxi ride away, before tucking into French gastronomy at a Michelin-starred establishment. If lesser-known haunts are more your thing, your hosts have lived in the neighbourhood for ten years and are more than willing to let you in on local secrets.

Home truths:
*The walls are quite thin so you may hear your neighbours from time to time
*This home is on the first floor without an elevator
*This is a self-check-in apartment with a smart lock
*Child friendly amenities such as a cot and high chair are available upon request
*Guests five and six would be on sofa beds in the living room which would compromise any social communal space – we think this home is best suited to four guests