Dior in Bloom

There’s not a thing out of place in this Parisian bolthole – just as you’d expect from a home set along one of the city’s oldest streets in the upmarket 5th arrondissement. Moments from the Luxembourg Garden and Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and within easy walking distance of many of Paris’s must-see sights, it’s an excellent base for exploring the capital. Well-suited for a couple, friends, or a small family, the king-sized bed is joined by a double sofa bed for a more flexible sleeping setup. And the pièce de résistance? Those original Juliet balcony windows flooding the space with natural light.

Home truths:
*At full occupancy, two guests will sleep on the sofa bed.
*If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a cot for free. You'll need to request it in advance.
*You won't find an oven here – though there is a hob and microwave. We think the kitchen is better suited to prepping lighter bites than large meals.
*This home is short on wardrobe space, so we'd recommend packing light if four are sharing.
*If you're travelling for work, you won't find a dedicated desk here. However, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace.