This charming studio apartment is the perfect place to experience authentic Paris. It’s in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, just a short walk from Jardins du Luxembourg, the Seine, and many of Paris’ most loved sights. To visit further-afield attractions, you need only hop on the metro at Saint-Placide, which is four minutes away on foot. The apartment features exposed beams and a mezzanine sleeping area, with two guests on a sofa bed below. We were taken by how light the home is, and how much room there is – for a studio in Paris, it’s practically palatial.

Home truths:
*There are stairs to climb at this home so it may not be suitable for those with reduced mobility – the apartment is on the second floor of the building with no lift.
*At full occupancy, two guests will be sleeping on a sofa bed in the living room. The bedroom is at mezzanine level, partially open to the floor below so it’s not the most private.
*The dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace.