A six-minute walk from Saint-Paul metro station, Le Village Saint-Paul certainly lives up to its name. While it’s set in the central 4th arrondissement, there’s a tranquil, village-like feel to this small region – but with a huge personality. From baroque churches to hip restaurants, history and modernity combine to create a unique place, as does this striking duplex apartment.

In a 17th-century townhouse three minutes from the banks of the Seine, your life is about to become a Parisian movie (not just because this building has been used as a filming location). After ascending the grand staircase, your hand gliding up the wrought-iron railings, step into scenes of pure creativity and originality.

Something between a cottage, apartment, and palace, this home really knows how to impress. We were immediately struck by the rustic timber beams, to match glossy wooden floors and a charmingly creaky spiral staircase. Shelves upon shelves of the host’s books line the walls, while vintage motorbikes sit alongside. And to add glamour to this eclectic mix, a glistening chandelier sparkles above. As you head to the second floor, the country-like feel of this village comes to life through distressed furniture, more huge beams, and cosy bedrooms in the eaves. Bohemian Paris at its finest.
*As this is a duplex, you'll need to climb stairs to get around the apartment (although there is lift access to reach your floor of the building)
*This historic home has steep stairs and narrow corridors, as well as some low, sloped ceilings
*Some of the beds are very low to the ground
*You'll need to go through the third bedroom to access the fourth bedroom
*There's a dedicated workspace, plus laptop-friendly spots such as the dining table
*Private parking isn't available, but the Sully-Morland, metro stop is only a three-minute walk
*The entrance and courtyard are shared, not private to your home
Bathtub
Bike Shed
Black-Out Blinds
Blender
Board Games
Cafetiere
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Central Heating
Child Friendly
Coffee Maker
Cooking Essentials
Cot / Crib
Desk
Desk / Workplace
Dishwasher
Dryer
Drying Rack
Electricity Adaptors
Espresso Machine
Extra Pillows and Blankets
Fan
Fireplace
Freezer
Fridge
Garden
Hair Dryer
Hangers
Iron
Ironing Board
Kitchen
Kitchen Utensils
Laptop Friendly Workspace
Library of Books
Lift Access
Microwave
Multiple Sets of Keys
Oven
Pod Coffee Machine
Printer
Rain Shower
Smoke Detector
Sound System
Stove
Throws
Toaster
Toiletries
Umbrellas
Vacuum Cleaner
Washing Machine
Wheelchair Access
Wi-fi