Above the Etoile

On the top floor of a residential building between the Arc de Triomphe and Avenue Foch, this apartment comes with something rare in Paris – total privacy and a wraparound balcony looking out over the rooftops with open sky in every direction. Mornings up here, with the city laid out below, are hard to leave behind. Inside, a generously proportioned living room connects to a dining space lit by bare bulbs, and the kitchen is fitted for anyone who takes cooking seriously. The Arc de Triomphe is a twelve-minute walk; Avenue Foch, Paris's grandest avenue, is three-minutes on foot.

Home truths:
* You can't reach the apartment entirely by lift – it takes you to the fifth floor, and you'll need to climb one final flight of stairs to reach the sixth. Worth keeping in mind if you have heavy luggage or limited mobility.
* If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a cot and high chair. You'll need to request them in advance.
* The area is well connected by metro, making day trips to Versailles or central Paris straightforward. We recommend leaning on public transport rather than a car to make the most of the city.
* You won't find air conditioning here – something to keep in mind if you're booking in the summer and struggle with the heat.