Description Aperitif under Glass: Paris

A converted loft-style dining room, a glass-roofed space where the ceiling retracts to open the room to the sky, and a walled courtyard terrace for alfresco evenings – this Paris house is built for groups who want to eat, gather, and unwind well. The designer kitchen looks out onto greenery, and the bedrooms upstairs feel calm and unhurried, with French doors opening onto garden views. Spread across three floors in the 17th arrondissement, you're within walking distance of the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées.

Home truths:
* The hot water pressure drops significantly when more than one shower runs at the same time. You may want to stagger shower times rather than all getting ready at once.
* At full occupancy, four guests will sleep on sofa beds in the living space.
* If you're travelling with a baby or toddler, your host can provide a cot. You'll need to request it before arrival.
* As is common in France, the toilet is separate from the bathroom.