Charming top-floor 2.5-room apartment in Lausanne, Place de la Riponne. Available from 15 November.

This attic apartment sits right in the heart of Lausanne, on Place de la Riponne. It has exposed wooden beams and parquet floors throughout. On the main level there is a large, bright living room, a separate large bedroom, a spacious kitchen with room for a dining table, and a bathroom with a bathtub. An open wooden staircase leads up to a mezzanine, a flexible extra space that works as an office, guest corner or play area.

The apartment is dual-aspect, so light comes in from both sides, with views over the Palais de Rumine on one side and over the rooftops toward the lake and the Alps on the other. It's well insulated and easy to air out, so it stays comfortable in summer despite being under the roof. The terrace is a real highlight: a green, quiet spot for summer evenings and sunsets. Despite being on the main square, the apartment is quite calm, with shops, the metro and markets right at your door.