Exposed Beams: 10 Inspiring Parisian Apartments

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

Furnished, 51 sq.m apartment in the heart of the MaraisThe exposed beams go well with the terracotta tilesAmerican kitchen. Chairs: TolixCombining authenticity and industrial designTop floor apartment beneath the eavesBedroom with shower room

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

Furnished 689 sq.ft. apartment next to the Luxembourg GardensScandinavian style designAttractive kitchen with natural beams

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

Furnished 1,270 sq.ft. duplex at OdéonBeams divide the living area from the dining areaMaster bedroom under the eaves with private terrace

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.

Rue de Grenelle, Paris 6th arrondissement

Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood

Furnished 366 sq.ft. apartment in the sought-after neighbourhood of Saint-Germain-des-PrésBeams painted white to create a more spacious effect Bright, refined decoration Dining area with seagrass flooringApartment looks onto quiet courtyardBedroom under the eaves

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

Handsome Parisian apartment in a listed buildingThe poet Paul Verlaine once lived in this buildingFurnished 710 sq.ft. apartment next to the SorbonneDecorated in the traditional French style, much appreciated by foreign visitors

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

Furnished 495 sq.ft. apartment at OdeonAmerican kitchen under the eavesDining areaTimber framework structures the living room

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

Furnished 678 sq.ft. apartment right next to Notre-Dame cathedralDining areaBeams that decorate the living roomBright, dual-aspect living roomBalcony with view of the Seine and Notre Dame Cathedral

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

Furnished 581 sq.ft. apartment on Rue Jacob, Paris 6thBeams as a wall featureLiving and dining areaThe beams work as a dividing wall to separate the space while allowing natural light through

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

Furnished 2,336 sq.ft. apartment with 3 bedrooms next to Père Lachaise cemeteryBeautiful spaces and bright roomsFrench ceiling and wood panellingPeriod wooden fireplace

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

Large family kitchen in this Parisian 1,335 sq.ft. apartmentFurnished apartment with 2 bedrooms, in the Saint-Michel neighbourhoodWhite beams to brighten the roomBeams painted green, creating a unique atmosphere in the kitchenBedroom with sloping roof under the eaves — Wall painted in verdigrisBathroom with beautiful freestanding bathOne of the bedrooms under the eaves with timber beams painted white, left exposed

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.