Sitting right across from the architecturally vibrant Centre Pompidou in Paris’ Marais district, this bright apartment is the ideal base for those looking to stay in the city’s cultural heart. We love the open-plan living room’s large windows proffering views of the Centre Pompidou and the kitchen area’s 17th-century beams that give the home plenty of rustic charm. The bedrooms, meanwhile, are minimalist and chic with one giving way to Pompidou vistas and the other facing the building’s peaceful courtyard. Serene, central and effortlessly chic, this home provides a wonderfully relaxing stay while being within easy reach of countless points of interest. While away hours exploring your Marais neighbourhood’s historic streets packed with shops, bistros and bars, head to the Louvre (a thirteen-minute walk) for an afternoon of culture or stand in wonder before Notre Dame (a fourteen-minute walk) before ambling along the Seine for a memorable sunset. Home truths: *At capacity, two guests will sleep on the sofa bed in the living room *It's located on the third floor with lift access, though a flight of stairs will still need to be climbed to reach the elevator and a second flight of stairs will need to be climbed to reach the front door as the lift stops between floors *There are five steps to reach the bedrooms inside the apartment *The second bedroom has an en-suite shower and sink but the toilet is located in a separate cubicle in the hall *A set of ten Nespresso capsules is available for €7 *A cot and a high chair are available for an extra €80 each per stay *Linens and towels are changed every ten days and additional cleaning can be provided for €25 per hour *There's no parking here