5 luxe Airbnbs in Paris to book for your Parisian sojourn

Heralded as the ville lumière or amour – depending on who you ask – Paris is a stamping ground for the bon vivant and gourmands.

Michelin-star haunts, Haussmannian architecture, grand boulevards, leafy parks abound in the French capital where chic décontracté extends beyond the style.

Whether you're heading over for the Paris Olympics and the Tour de France races – or to stroll the Seine and Louvre idly – you'll need somewhere to slumber.

Read on for our curation of some of Paris' best Airbnbs to book for your 2024 sojourn.

Best for: waterfront Eiffel views

Italian marble flooring, handcrafted furnishings with gold leaf accents and gilded finishes dress this luxe Louis XIV-style apartment right across from the la tour Eiffel. An indulgent Parisian retreat ideal for couples.

Best for: Chic minimalism

Just a stone's throw away from Hôtel de Ville and Notre-Dame in the heart of Paris, this two-bedroom Haussmannian apartment boasts an enviable address primed for leaving no exploratory stone unturned. Featuring black and gold accents on a neutral palette, it's a sleek city escape.

Featuring authentic details in the parquet and tomettes, this 18th-century quartier Bretagne apartment in the historic Le Marais neighbourhood, is steeped in Parisian charm. Being around the corner from the rue de Bretagne – and a 10-minute walk from place des Vosges, musée Picasso and Centre Pompidou –you're all set for on-foot meandering.

Best for: Parisian group getaways

Located on the Canal Saint Martin, this city hidden gem is an old industrial building-converted loft. An off-street escape from the lively neighbourhood, it boasts four bedrooms, a private courtyard as well as indoor greenery.

Best for: retreating by the river

A mere five-minute walk from Notre Dame, on the Île Saint-Louis lies this waterfront apartment boasting unrivalled views of the Seine and Louis Phillipe Bridge. Share a bottle on the balcony after an afternoon of bakery and gallery hopping.