If you want to experience Paris as a chic local, this is the place for you. Hidden in a discreet courtyard with great vibes, Arnaud's apartment is one-of-a-kind. After living in Paris myself and returning every year, this is the spot I'd choose again: calm, stylish, and located in a "quartier populaire," Arnaud's home was the perfect place to rest, to cook (you'll adore the excellent Marché d'Aligre a few blocks away), and to contemplate Paris at its gritty and gorgeous best.