Located just down the hill from Montmartre on the beloved Rue des Martyrs, a quartier populaire in Paris’s 9th arrondissement, this apartment offers an taste of genuine Parisian life in one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

The two-bedroom is tucked inside a classic French building, with the kind of character that makes staying in Paris feel more like you live there than simply visiting. The apartment overlooks a school courtyard, offering a lovely respite from the energy of the lively streets.

Step outside and you are on the Rue des Martyrs, one of Paris’s well-known neighborhood streets, filled with cafés, bakeries, specialty food shops, boutiques, and everyday Parisian life. From here, Montmartre is just up the hill, while the Opéra, the Louvre, and many of the city’s celebrated sights are within walking distance.

Whether your dream of Paris involves people watching from a café terrasse or wandering through Montmartre, exploring museums or simply settling into the rhythm of life in a Parisian neighborhood, this week offers the opportunity to settle into the rhythm of life in a Parisian neighborhood.

Dates subject to mutual agreement.

Courtesy of Sally Macquart & Jennifer Bowen