In his iconic memoir about Paris, A Moveable Feast, Ernest Hemingway wrote that “there are only two places in the world where we can live happy: at home and in Paris.” For those visiting the City of Lights, why not combine the two and live out a Hemingway-ean vie Parisienne (and a happy one, at that) in one of the many delightful, parquet-covered apartments across the city? We've rounded up the finest home-stays from Airbnb and other brilliant rental companies, giving you a tailor-made list of Paris' finest.

Located in one of Paris' most prestigious of neighbourhoods, the 16e arrondissement, this one-bedroom apartment is full of understated charm. A short walk the Bois de Boulogne and suburb of Boulogne-Billancourt, home to both the Parc de Princes and Roland-Garros stadiums, this apartment is perfect for those hoping to snag a seat to view the Olympic Games for either tennis, boxing or football.

With its walls crammed with precious art and its furnishings veritable collector's items for discerning interiors nerds, this apartment in Paris' chic 16e arrondissement is truly a design lover's paradise. It too is perfect for those hoping to head to the Roland-Garros or Parc de Princes stadiums, thanks to its close proximity to the Boulogne-Billancourt suburb. Within walking distance of the Trocadéro, Champs-Élysées and Eiffel Tower too, the two-bedroom flat is also ideal for a bit of honest-to-goodness touristing, ideal for a longer stay in the City of Light after the Olympic torch has been extinguished.