Dappled with botanica and brimming with trinkets and object d’art, there’s no doubt this apartment is in the heart of Le Marais – Paris’ artsiest neighbourhood. The surrounding streets are packed with studios, galleries and shops selling curios and it’s also home to the Picasso Museum. For a spot this close to the city centre, there’s bags of space for the group to spread out. Perhaps you’ll ponder a creative moment in the library-esque office, strum the acoustic guitar in front of the wall of windows in the dining area, or sprawl out on the L-shaped sofa and admire the rooftop view of Paris. If you’re feeling playful, the TV room has a PS5 and there’s a Japanese bar tucked into a corner with a retro bartop arcade machine. The piece de resistance is the skinny balcony, furnished with deckchairs and offering a rooftop view over Marais, particularly beautiful at sunset with a drink in hand. Home truths: *Although the apartment is big enough for more, the host would like to limit booking to families or a maximum of four adults *Smoking is permitted on the terrace only *There is no parking with the apartment but there are great transport links in the area