Le Chocolat

Tucked into the Porte Saint-Denis district, this apartment puts you in one of Paris's most animated corners – the 17th-century triumphal arch is a six-minute walk, and the Grands Boulevards, with their theatres, cinemas, and Haussmann grandeur, are around seven-minutes away. Bonne-Nouvelle and Grands Boulevards metro stations are just three-minutes on foot, making the rest of the city easy to reach. Back home, two proper bedrooms and a living space that can flex for larger groups mean the apartment works as well for couples as it does for a group of six.

Home truths:
* At full occupancy, two guests will sleep on the sofa bed in the living area.
* The fridge doesn't have a freezer compartment, so you won't be able to keep ice or frozen food during your stay.
* At 42 m², this is a compact apartment. It works well for four guests, but if you're a group of six you'll want to be comfortable sharing close quarters.
* As is common in France, the toilet is separate from the bathroom.
* If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a cot and high chair at no additional cost. You'll need to request them in advance.