The Pantry

When you’re picking a home in Paris, it doesn't get much more French than staying in an old bakery. While there are no longer baguettes and pains aux raisins being freshly baked each morning, you’ll still find plenty of treats in this loft. Two minutes from Bonne Nouvelle metro stop, you'll enter through a charming shop-front exterior where the decor will immediately wow you. The overall feel combines retro-chic and country-house vibes. We loved the monochrome floor tiles – reminiscent of sixties Paris – contrasting with the bright blue panelled walls in the main living space. There’s a real playful feeling to this cheery little home. The bedroom is located up an impressive wooden staircase, taking you up to the mezzanine loft floor. And you’ve got a cute kitchen if you do want to try making your own bread – of course, if not, there’s plenty to eat nearby in this chic quarter of the city. With the Palais du Louvre and Centre Pompidou both a twenty-minute walk from your boulangerie home, make the most of the diverse architecture around you. You're also just over fifteen minutes from Le Marais, one of Paris’ most creative and arty regions. After boutique shopping and checking out street art, stop in at a cocktail bar as the street lamps light up.

Home truths:
*As this home doesn't have much storage space, we recommend you pack fairly light
*If you're over six-foot tall, you might need to watch your head on the mezzanine floor – the ceiling here is pretty low
* You won't meet your hosts when you arrive, as this is a self check-in with the key in a lockbox
*There's no free parking here, but the Grand Rex Atrium Parking is a five-minute walk
* Guests will need to climb stairs to reach the mezzanine bedroom