Ivory Lights

You'll find this apartment only a five-minute walk from the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles and its eponymous metro station. Restaurants, shops and the Seine are all a short walk away, but when you can zip to the Concorde and the Champs-Elysées in twenty minutes and the Effiel Tower in thirty via the metro, you'll have plenty of options for sightseeing. After a busy day exploring, pour yourself a glass of French wine, kick off your shoes and sprawl out on the cushy L-shaped sofa. Whether you're playing a game of chess or just watching The Queens Gambit on Netflix, it's hard not to feel relaxed in this bright and modern space. Business travellers can work remotely at the desk while home chefs whip up a meal in the well-stocked kitchen – there's something for everyone here. The interior leans towards contemporary – think Bluetooth speakers, rainfall showers and clean lines – but Juliet balconies on the French windows and the ivory fireplace add some quintessential Parisian charm. It's a perfect getaway in the City of Lights.

Home truths:
*Two guests will sleep on the sofa bed in the living area
*There's no lift and this flat is on the second floor – be prepared to climb some steps
*A cot and children's books and toys can be provided on request
*There is portable air conditioning during the summer months
*This is a shared entrance but guests can self check-in with a lockbox
*Please respect the neighbours and keep noise to a minimum, especially in the hallways
*There's no parking space provided, but there is street parking around the apartment – it's free between 8pm and 9am
*That said, a car isn't necessary – a tram stop, metro station and bus routes are all nearby and make getting around the city easy