Paris 5th – 1-bedroom apartment with period character and peaceful courtyard setting

In the heart of Paris’s historic 5th arrondissement, moments from the Seine, this charming 38.53 m² one-bedroom apartment feels like a peaceful refuge from the city. Situated on the first floor, it overlooks a charming internal courtyard with greenery, creating an intimate and unexpectedly tranquil atmosphere for such a central address. The apartment combines the character of old Paris — exposed beams and warm materials — with a modernised kitchen and bathroom. A generous 21.99 m² living room forms the heart of the home, complemented by a separate kitchen, a 9.21 m² bedroom and bathroom with WC. A characterful and immediately habitable Parisian home, particularly appealing as a pied-à-terre.

There are apartments that impress with a view, and others that win you over with atmosphere. Hidden away behind the streets of Paris’s historic 5th arrondissement, this one belongs firmly to the latter.

Situated on the first floor, the apartment offers 38.53 m² Carrez arranged as a comfortable one-bedroom home. Rather than facing the street, it overlooks a charming internal courtyard softened by greenery, creating a particularly peaceful and intimate setting. The outlook gives the apartment a rather lovely feeling of being tucked away from the city — an appealing contrast to its exceptionally central Left Bank location.

The main living space measures 21.99 m² (237 sq ft) and immediately reveals the apartment’s personality. Exposed beams and warm, traditional materials preserve the character of an older Parisian property, while its proportions allow for both comfortable living and dining areas.

Alongside is a separate 3.34 m² (36 sq ft) kitchen, fitted in a clean contemporary style. This separation helps preserve the proportions and atmosphere of the principal room while remaining practical for everyday living.

The 9.21 m² (99 sq ft) bedroom continues the cosy, understated atmosphere of the apartment, while the 2.90 m² (31 sq ft) bathroom with WC has been modernised, allowing the property to be enjoyed without the need for an immediate renovation project.

Individual electric heating and hot water complete the accommodation. The apartment has a DPE rating of E (253 kWh/m²/year).

Beyond the apartment itself, much of the appeal lies in its setting. Rue des Fossés-Saint-Bernard places you in one of the most historic parts of the Left Bank, close to the Seine, the Institut du Monde Arabe and the cafés, food shops and neighbourhood life of the 5th arrondissement.

It is a home that feels distinctly Parisian: beams overhead, greenery beyond the windows and, once inside, a surprising sense of calm away from the city.
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