String Quartet

Although the building in which this apartment sits dates back to the turn of the nineteenth century, the interior is as contemporary as they come — save for the odd ceiling beam or two. Tall windows let in plenty of natural light and these open up to Juliet balconies from which you can watch Parisians go about their day-to-day business on Rue Saint-Denis, one of the city's oldest streets. Furnishings have been selected in instantly uplifting colours, while in contrast, the kitchen's large splashback has a sleek black finish — the same as one of the bathrooms. Rather fittingly for an address that feels so modern inside, the Centre Pompidou can be reached in six minutes' walk so you can see the latest art exhibitions. If your tastes are a little more traditional, the Louvre only takes a quarter of an hour to reach on foot.

Home truths:
*The apartment is ideal for 6 people and can accommodate up to 10
*At full occupancy, the last four guests will sleep on two sofa beds in the living room
*Due to the central location, you may hear some noise during your stay
*Although the apartment itself is step-free, there's no elevator to reach it, so it might not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility
*The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom
*There's no private parking space, but Étienne Marcel metro station is a minute's walk away
*Child-friendly amenities such as a fold-up cot and high chair are available only upon request and prior to your arrival