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The Saint-Germain-des-Prés district is located in the 6th arrondissement around the abbey of the same name. Little by little, a small agglomeration formed around the Abbey which was consecrated around 558 by the bishop of Paris, Germain. The district acquired its unique soul because of attraction it had on intellectuals since the 17th century. The latter would pass through Saint-Germain and leave the imprint of their talents. At the time, Saint-Germain-des-Prés was but a small village. After the Second World War, the district became the place to be for all intellectual and cultural life of Paris with artists such as Marguerite Duras, Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir.
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Saint-Germain-des-Prés
The Saint-Germain-des-Prés district is located in the 6th arrondissement around the abbey of the same name. Little by little, a small agglomeration formed around the Abbey which was consecrated around 558 by the bishop of Paris, Germain. The district acquired its unique soul because of attraction it had on intellectuals since the 17th century. The latter would pass through Saint-Germain and leave the imprint of their talents. At the time, Saint-Germain-des-Prés was but a small village. After the Second World War, the district became the place to be for all intellectual and cultural life of Paris with artists such as Marguerite Duras, Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir.
Lieux emblématiques
One of the most celebrated of all the classic Paris brasseries, the haunt of the very successful and very famous, with a wonderful 1900s wood-and-glass interior. Decent plats du jour, including the famous sauerkraut, for under €20, but the full menu is very expensive. No reservations, so be prepared to wait. Metro: St-Germain-des-Prés. Open daily noon–1am.
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Brasserie Lipp
151 Bd Saint-GermainOne of the most celebrated of all the classic Paris brasseries, the haunt of the very successful and very famous, with a wonderful 1900s wood-and-glass interior. Decent plats du jour, including the famous sauerkraut, for under €20, but the full menu is very expensive. No reservations, so be prepared to wait. Metro: St-Germain-des-Prés. Open daily noon–1am.
Opened in 1686 as the first establishment to serve coffee in Paris, this is still a great place to enjoy a cup and bask in the knowledge that over the years, Voltaire, Benjamin Franklin, Rousseau, Marat and Robespierre, among others, have done the very same thing. At lunchtimes and evenings it turns into a restaurant, with a decent, if rather overpriced, evening menu at €30. Metro: Odéon. Open daily noon – 1am.
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Le Procope
13 Rue de l'Ancienne ComédieOpened in 1686 as the first establishment to serve coffee in Paris, this is still a great place to enjoy a cup and bask in the knowledge that over the years, Voltaire, Benjamin Franklin, Rousseau, Marat and Robespierre, among others, have done the very same thing. At lunchtimes and evenings it turns into a restaurant, with a decent, if rather overpriced, evening menu at €30. Metro: Odéon. Open daily noon – 1am.
Right on the corner of place St-Germain-des-Prés, this expensive café is the victim of its own reputation as the historic hangout of Left Bank intellectuals, but it's great for people-watching. Worth arriving early for the €13.70 breakfast. Metro: St-Germain-des-Prés. Open daily 7.30am– 1am; closed one week in Jan.
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Les Deux Magots
6 Pl. Saint-Germain des PrésRight on the corner of place St-Germain-des-Prés, this expensive café is the victim of its own reputation as the historic hangout of Left Bank intellectuals, but it's great for people-watching. Worth arriving early for the €13.70 breakfast. Metro: St-Germain-des-Prés. Open daily 7.30am– 1am; closed one week in Jan.
The great rival and immediate neighbour of Les Deux Magots, with a trendier and more local clientele. Sartre, De Beauvoir, Camus and Marcel Carné used to hang out here. Best enjoyed during a late-afternoon coffee or after-dinner drink. Great cake tray. Metro: St-Germain-des- Prés. Open daily 7am–1.30am.
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Café de Flore
172 Bd Saint-GermainThe great rival and immediate neighbour of Les Deux Magots, with a trendier and more local clientele. Sartre, De Beauvoir, Camus and Marcel Carné used to hang out here. Best enjoyed during a late-afternoon coffee or after-dinner drink. Great cake tray. Metro: St-Germain-des- Prés. Open daily 7am–1.30am.
This famous Parisian museum on the left banks of the River Seine is housed in the former railway station, the Gare d'Orsay. It holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1914, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography, and is probably best known for its extensive collection of impressionist masterpieces by popular painters such as Monet and Renoir. Many of these works were held at the Galerie Nationale du Jeu de Paume prior to the museum's opening in 1986.
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Musée d'Orsay
1 Rue de la Légion d'HonneurThis famous Parisian museum on the left banks of the River Seine is housed in the former railway station, the Gare d'Orsay. It holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1914, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography, and is probably best known for its extensive collection of impressionist masterpieces by popular painters such as Monet and Renoir. Many of these works were held at the Galerie Nationale du Jeu de Paume prior to the museum's opening in 1986.
The oldest church in Paris, founded in 542, later partially destroyed and then reconsecrated by Pope Alexander III in 1163.
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Iglesia de Saint Germain des Prés
3 Place Saint-Germain des PrésThe oldest church in Paris, founded in 542, later partially destroyed and then reconsecrated by Pope Alexander III in 1163.
The Jardin du Luxembourg, located in the 6th arrondissement, is 224,500 m2 (22.5 hectares) and is the largest park in the city. The Luxembourg garden is the site of the French Senate, which is itself housed in the Luxembourg Palace.
These gardens include a large fenced-in playground that is very popular with local young children and their parents. Adjacent to it is a puppet theatre and a merry-go-round. On occasion, pony rides are also available. Free musical performances are presented in a gazebo on the grounds and there is a pleasant, inexpensive restaurant under the trees nearby, with both indoor and outdoor seating from where many people enjoy the music over a glass of wine.
The garden is famed for its calm atmosphere and many statues and sculptures. On the little pond children play with miniature boats, surrounded by statues of former French queens.
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Jardines de Luxemburgo
The Jardin du Luxembourg, located in the 6th arrondissement, is 224,500 m2 (22.5 hectares) and is the largest park in the city. The Luxembourg garden is the site of the French Senate, which is itself housed in the Luxembourg Palace.
These gardens include a large fenced-in playground that is very popular with local young children and their parents. Adjacent to it is a puppet theatre and a merry-go-round. On occasion, pony rides are also available. Free musical performances are presented in a gazebo on the grounds and there is a pleasant, inexpensive restaurant under the trees nearby, with both indoor and outdoor seating from where many people enjoy the music over a glass of wine.
The garden is famed for its calm atmosphere and many statues and sculptures. On the little pond children play with miniature boats, surrounded by statues of former French queens.
King Louis XIV, the king responsible for the Palace of Versailles, also instructed the building of the Invalides. Having staged many wars across Europe, in 1670 he decided to create this enormous military complex and hospital on the left banks of the River Seine, to take care of wounded soldiers. With its large church topped by a golden dome and 13 hectares of buildings, the Invalides complex is a masterpiece of French classical architecture.
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Tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte
129 Rue de GrenelleKing Louis XIV, the king responsible for the Palace of Versailles, also instructed the building of the Invalides. Having staged many wars across Europe, in 1670 he decided to create this enormous military complex and hospital on the left banks of the River Seine, to take care of wounded soldiers. With its large church topped by a golden dome and 13 hectares of buildings, the Invalides complex is a masterpiece of French classical architecture.
Throughout the 20th Century there were exceptional shows in the Grand Palais. The first automobile, aviation and grand equestrian shows took place under its nave's glass roof. Today the Grand Palais attracts over 1.5 million visitors, with about 20 different events every year.
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Gran Palacio
3 Av. du Général EisenhowerThroughout the 20th Century there were exceptional shows in the Grand Palais. The first automobile, aviation and grand equestrian shows took place under its nave's glass roof. Today the Grand Palais attracts over 1.5 million visitors, with about 20 different events every year.
Gastronomie
The menu displays both creativity and curiosity, spanning all the aromas and flavours found at the other end of the earth... menu around 40 euros and tasting menu at 80 euros. Open every day from 12pm-2.30pm and from 7pm-11pm except Saturd
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Ze Kitchen Galerie
4 Rue des Grands AugustinsThe menu displays both creativity and curiosity, spanning all the aromas and flavours found at the other end of the earth... menu around 40 euros and tasting menu at 80 euros. Open every day from 12pm-2.30pm and from 7pm-11pm except Saturd
Café Varenne - 36, rue Varenne 75007
A great French Brasserie. Ideal if you want to taste some traditional French food.
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Café Varenne
36 Rue de VarenneCafé Varenne - 36, rue Varenne 75007
A great French Brasserie. Ideal if you want to taste some traditional French food.
The refined, upmarket atmosphere at this elegant, ancient bistro is matched by the attentive service and the decor – a modernized version of eighteenth-century formality. The simple formula – two courses for €24, three courses for €29 – gives centre stage to the food: classic, carefully cooked French dishes, with lots of duck and foie gras. Metro: Sèvres-Babylone/Rue de Bac. Open daily noon–2.30pm & 7.30–10.30pm.
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La Petite Chaise
36 Rue de GrenelleThe refined, upmarket atmosphere at this elegant, ancient bistro is matched by the attentive service and the decor – a modernized version of eighteenth-century formality. The simple formula – two courses for €24, three courses for €29 – gives centre stage to the food: classic, carefully cooked French dishes, with lots of duck and foie gras. Metro: Sèvres-Babylone/Rue de Bac. Open daily noon–2.30pm & 7.30–10.30pm.
If you want to splurge, Guy Savoy is worth it. The food and service are fabulous. The prices... high. Count on about 150 € per person for a full three course meal with wine and aperitif. One of the best restaurants in Paris
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Guy Savoy
11 Quai de ContiIf you want to splurge, Guy Savoy is worth it. The food and service are fabulous. The prices... high. Count on about 150 € per person for a full three course meal with wine and aperitif. One of the best restaurants in Paris
Once-famous Beaux-Arts student hangout, now frequented by art dealers and their customers. The decor of this relaxed bar is superb, including, of course, a large selection of colourful, used palettes hung about the walls. There's a fairly roomy terrace outside. Metro: Odéon. Open Mon–Sat 8am–2am.
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La Palette
43 Rue de SeineOnce-famous Beaux-Arts student hangout, now frequented by art dealers and their customers. The decor of this relaxed bar is superb, including, of course, a large selection of colourful, used palettes hung about the walls. There's a fairly roomy terrace outside. Metro: Odéon. Open Mon–Sat 8am–2am.
Delicious Japonese restaurant that specialises in fusion maki and rolls.
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Blueberry Maki Bar
6 Rue du SabotDelicious Japonese restaurant that specialises in fusion maki and rolls.
Tasty fresh food in a pleasant setting, hip atmosphere..
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Semilla
54 Rue de SeineTasty fresh food in a pleasant setting, hip atmosphere..
Two star restaurant. Delicate and refined cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Just note that there are no tables, you eat at the counter.
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L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon
5 Rue de MontalembertTwo star restaurant. Delicate and refined cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Just note that there are no tables, you eat at the counter.
Warm welcome, tasty and traditional French cuisine.
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La Fontaine de Mars
129 Rue Saint-DominiqueWarm welcome, tasty and traditional French cuisine.
Very good modern brasserie type French cuisine with a chic decor and possibility to eat outside on sunny days. Open 7 days a week.
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Café de l'Alma
5 Av. RappVery good modern brasserie type French cuisine with a chic decor and possibility to eat outside on sunny days. Open 7 days a week.
Warm atmosphere, classic yet creative cooking. Now has 1 Michelin star.
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Le Violon d'Ingres
135 Rue Saint-DominiqueWarm atmosphere, classic yet creative cooking. Now has 1 Michelin star.
Open every day. Relaxed atmosphere, high chairs and dinner at the counter as well. Excellent products for a reasonable price.
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Les Cocottes
135 Rue Saint-DominiqueOpen every day. Relaxed atmosphere, high chairs and dinner at the counter as well. Excellent products for a reasonable price.
Le Moulin de la Vierge
64 Rue Saint-DominiqueWonderful Bakery
La Parisienne
48 Rue MadameGreat bakery
Eric Kayser - Bac
18 Rue du BacGreat bakery
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Metro is easy and efficient way to get around
There are metro stations all over Paris and they are easy to navigate.