A lovely studio in the heart of the second arrondissement, this home will have you living like a local Parisian without sacrificing proximity to main tourist attractions. You’ll have neighbourhood boulangeries, brasseries, supermarkets and bars all within easy access, and the Louvre and the Jardin des Tuileries are both within a breezy eleven-minute walk. Back at the apartment, you’ll call a 17th-century building with a lovely façade home. Inside, pops of colours and traditional paintings bring personality to the white walls and neat furnishings. It’s cleverly laid out, with independent nooks for sleeping, dining and cooking that make the open layout very functional. You’ll have all the amenities of a larger home here, making for a comfortable but cosy spot for a couple or solo traveller.

Home truths:
*Your host provides some items for breakfast
*This home is a small studio where the bedroom, kitchen and bathroom are not separated by different doors
*You have to climb some stairs to reach the living room
*This is not a prime home for foodies, as there is no electric oven or dishwasher
*This is on the ground floor, so at times there's not much natural light
*While a fan is available, there is no air conditioning in this home
*This home is not suitable for children