Exposed Beams: 10 Inspiring Parisian Apartments

Words: Alice Duriez Photos: Alice Duriez
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Adding an authentic feel that is extremely popular at the moment, exposed beams give a home a unique touch.
Whether painted or natural, and very often an original part of the framework, the beams in these 10 apartments are sure to appeal!

Rue Vieille du Temple, Paris 3rd arrondissement

The Marais

Surface area: 49 sq.ft., 1 bedroom, 1 shower room.
Cost: this apartment was rented for €2,500/month.
Highlights: the combination of exposed beams and terracotta tiles, two great interior design options, that create an instant effect in this apartment.

Boulevard de Raspail, Paris 6th arrondissement

Port-Royal neighbourhood

Surface area: 689 sq.ft., 1 bedroom, 1 shower room.
Cost: this furnished apartment is available to rent for €3,000/month.
Highlights: the wooden beams add warmth to the Nordic atmosphere in the living area.

Rue de l’Ancienne Comédie, Paris 6th arrondissement

Odéon neighbourhood

Surface area: 1,270 sq.ft., 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 shower room, 1 terrace.
Cost: this furnished apartment is available to rent for €6,500/month.
Highlights: the beams that function as a partition between the living and dining rooms.

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Rue de Grenelle, Paris 6th arrondissement

Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood

Surface area: 366 sq.ft., 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom.
Cost: this furnished apartment is available to rent for €1,900/month.
Highlights: the beams painted white brighten up a dark room, or when the ceiling is low.

Rue Descartes, Paris 5th arrondissement

Panthéon/La Sorbonne neighbourhood

Surface area: 710 sq.ft., 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom.
Cost: this furnished apartment is available to rent for €2,500/month.
Highlights: pleasant view from the living room over the French gardens of the Ministry for Research and Industry. The poet, Paul Verlaine, once lived in this historic building.

Rue Corneille, Paris 6th arrondissement

Odéon neighbourhood

Surface area: 495 sq.ft., 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom.
Cost: this furnished apartment is available to rent for €2,980/month.
Highlights: the cathedral-like ceiling embellished by the beams.

Quai Saint-Michel, Paris 5th arrondissement

Saint-Michel neighbourhood

Surface area: 678 sq.ft., 1 bedroom, 1 shower room, 1 balcony.
Cost: this furnished apartment is available to rent for €3,200/month.
Highlights: the cute terrace with a view of Notre Dame Cathedral.

Rue Jacob – Paris 6th arrondissement

Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood

Surface area: 581 sq.ft., 2 bedrooms, 1 shower room.
Cost: this furnished apartment is available to rent for €3,000/month.
Highlights: the beams that separate the living area.

Avenue de la République, Paris 11th arrondissement

République neighbourhood

Surface area: 2,336 sq.ft./1 living room, 1 office, 1 dining room, 3 bedrooms, 1 separate kitchen, 1 bathroom and 1 shower room.
Cost: this furnished apartment is available to rent for €5,200/month.
Highlights: the beams and the fireplace — you could almost believe you were in a château!

Rue de la Bûcherie, Paris 5th arrondissement

Saint-Michel/Notre-Dame neighbourhood

Surface area: 1,335 sq.ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.
Cost: this furnished apartment is available to rent for €4,200/month.
Highlights: the eclectic interior of the living room, which contrasts with the classical structure of the apartment.