With vibrant Marais to the south and hip Canal Saint-Martin to the north, this sweet but simple one-bedroom apartment is a quiet haven in Paris. Although the decoration is minimal, the space feels bright and uncluttered – the white, charcoal and mint green colour scheme is both sophisticated and soothing. You'll love practising your French-style cooking in the kitchen and serving your creations in the chic dining space beneath the statement pendant light. Or, if you just want to kick back and relax, open some pinot noir and stretch out on the squashy sofa next to the bamboo plant, as you recount your tales from that day. The Place de la République is just a five-minute walk away, and you can wander to the winding streets of Le Marais within a ten-minute stroll. From boutiques to charming cafés, there's plenty to occupy you in this little slice of Paris, and if you want to travel further afield then simply hop on the Métro, just four minutes away on foot.

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