Something between a cottage, apartment, and palace, this home really knows how to impress. We were immediately struck by the rustic timber beams, to match glossy wooden floors and a charmingly creaky spiral staircase. Shelves upon shelves of the host’s books line the walls, while vintage motorbikes sit alongside. And to add glamour to this eclectic mix, a glistening chandelier sparkles above. As you head to the second floor, the country-like feel of this village comes to life through distressed furniture, more huge beams, and cosy bedrooms in the eaves. Bohemian Paris at its finest.

Rue Charles V 4e serviced apartments in Paris on the Right Bank, close to the Ile St. Louis, the Village St. Paul with its many small antique shops and charming restaurants, has a lively, yet peaceful, atmosphere. It is a wonderfully central location for exploring the main sights of Paris, yet retains an intimate village ambiance. A few minutes walk will bring you to the Ile St. Louis, the Marais, the Pompidou Centre and the Notre Dame cathedral on Ile de la Cité.

This rental apartment is on the second floor of a 17th century building in Paris, accessed by a huge wooden door into a private paved courtyard. Immediately on the left is a staircase leading up to the apartment, which overlooks the courtyard. The interior has been renovated by an interior designer, retaining the original terracotta tiled floors and beamed ceilings.