In the Bastille neighbourhood of Paris, this duplex provides a chic and elegant place to call home. Place de la Bastille is a fifteen-minute walk away and the nearest metro station is five minutes away at Ledru Rollin, whisking you to sights like The Louvre and Notre Dame in around fifteen minutes. Entering the apartment you instantly feel a sense of creativity and style. Striking sculptures stand proud in the living room and splashes of modern art worthy of a place in the Louvre liven up white walls. Big French windows fill the room with light and a bookcase stuffed with paperbacks and curios from around the world adds a homely touch. The kitchen is tucked away, and there’s a vaguely pastoral feeling to the green and honey walls. Spacious double beds are crowned with painted headboards in both bedrooms, so there’s no need to draw straws for the master. Home truths: *The bespoke staircase of steel and glass is beautiful, but not suitable for small children or those with limited mobility *The apartment is on the third floor and there is no lift in the building *If you want additional cleaning scheduled, just ask your host *Smoking is only permitted on the balconies or in the backyard *Your host is happy to arrange a transfer from the airport for an additional fee, just get in touch *There is room for two additional guests on a sofa bed in the living room