The Taupe Curtain

The 2nd arrondissement of Paris is a dream for any visitor – but particularly for theatre lovers. This quirky, cultured neighbourhood has a huge ratio of venues in comparison to its size. From this charming apartment you can walk to the Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens in twelve minutes, the Théâtre National de l'Opéra Comique in thirteen, or the Théâtre des Nouveautés in ten. And the home itself has somewhat theatrical aspects to match.

This striking apartment sits in a secluded, cobbled courtyard off the bustling Rue de Montmarte. However, you'll find that its character is certainly louder than its setting. As soon as you step inside, the theme of the day is colour – with one in particular dominating the stage.

Pour yourself a glass of champagne and open the French windows to bathe the living space in light. Taupe walls are everywhere from the lounge, to the bedroom, and even the bathroom (where a high-tech toilet from Japan is the star of the show). We love the vibrant, colourful art adorning these elegant walls. From European abstracts to traditional Japanese, this eclectic mix works beautifully alongside elegant white furniture – because something had to be minimalist.

Home truths:
*This host cannot take bookings further than a few weeks in advance – please contact us to discuss any bookings for later in the year
*Private parking is not available, but the Sentier metro is just a four-minute walk
*You'll need to stroll to a laundrette sixteen minutes away if you need to use laundry facilities
*This home is located on the first floor of a building without a lift
*The toilets are Japanese-style – technophobes beware
*At full capacity, two guests can sleep in the lounge – one on a reclining leather armchair, the other on a sofa bed (full capacity is three adults, so it's more about having a choice of flexible sleeping arrangements than a larger capacity)