2 Br Terrace Apt in A Private House, 4 Guests, Room Service, Spa, Art

This two-bedroom terrace apartment has a queen-size bed in each room, a fully fitted kitchen, a bathroom with both a bath and a towel dryer, air conditioning in the living room, and fans in the bedrooms for extra comfort. The real draw, though, is the private 42sqm terrace, complete with a hot tub, an outdoor dining table and sofas.

After a day exploring Paris, there’s nothing better than a cocktail and a soak in the hot tub — genuinely one of the nicest ways to unwind in the city.

Guests here are looked after hotel-style: a private welcome that makes you feel properly taken care of. Included as standard are WiFi, breakfast, a welcome basket, daily cleaning, toiletries, concierge service, baby equipment, board games, baggage drop-off and a laundry service. On request, you can also arrange room service, a bar, brunch, airport transfers, a pre-arrival fridge stock, pressing, babysitting or a private chef — full details are on the Maison Lavaud website.

There’s also a private spa on site: after a day out, unwind in the sauna, book a massage (Kobido, full body, legs — whatever you fancy), and finish the evening in the jacuzzi under the Paris sky.

Maison Lavaud is a “hôtel privé,” a contemporary family house set on a quiet street close to Parc Montsouris, right in the middle of a historic artists’ neighbourhood. Guests are welcome to explore the lobby, with its pool table and library, and to visit Claire’s studio, where she often works and is happy to chat. Shops, brasseries, restaurants and public transport are all close by, giving you easy access to the rest of Paris — and a digital welcome booklet is provided with plenty of tips to help you make the most of your stay.

For those interested in art and culture, there’s a full collection of multilingual literature, art books, CDs and films on hand, plus an art gallery showing local artists’ work (available to buy) and an art concierge who can advise on cultural visits around Paris.