Iris’ apartment is exactly what Airbnb should be: a much-loved apartment in a lovely location that would otherwise not be available to travellers. She and her partner manage it themselves and the personal touch is felt from the warm welcome to the care taken inside the property: soap bars in the drawers are used to make the apartment smell lovely, flowers on the window sill add a feel of home and the location is perfectly located in Le Marais among great cafes, boutiques and brasseries. Every moment you spend inside will feel like a privilege. Just keep in mind that this is a genuine home (and genuinely aged) apartment that is a bit lived in. So don’t come expecting new floorboards and air conditioning.