Description Old Port Style: Marseille

Right on the Old Port, this Marseille apartment puts one of France's most iconic waterfronts two minutes from your front door – and Place aux Huiles, lined with bars and restaurants, is equally close. Inside, the Scandinavian-inspired interiors strike a calm, considered balance. It's the perfect antidote to the liveliness on your doorstep, as the apartment sits above the street's nightlife. The Vieux-Port Métro station is a two-minute walk, making Fort Saint-Jean, the Basilica, and the colour-filled streets of the old town all easy to reach.

Home truths:
* You're on a lively harbourfront street, and the apartment is above bars. Noise and music can carry late into the night – particularly at weekends. Light sleepers may want to pack earplugs.
* The bedroom TV is currently not working – but there is another TV in the living room.
* Parking in Marseille city centre can be tricky, so we recommend making use of the excellent public transport on your doorstep where possible.