Guidebook for Paris
Getting Around
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Nearest subway
Mabillon station
Nearest subway
Sightseeing
Saint Germain des Prés Church
3 Place Saint-Germain des PrésTour Eiffel - Parc du Champ-de-Mars
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
6 Parvis Notre Dame - Place Jean-Paul IIPalais Garnier
Place de l'Opéra
Moulin Rouge
82 Bd de ClichySacré-Cœur
35 Rue du Chevalier de la BarreL'Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile
Pont des Arts
Pont des ArtsMost romantic place in Paris.
Go for Sunset!
Best upscale Department Store in Paris.... the French Bergdorf Goodman.... Fashion, gourmet food... 'Luxe à la française'
1186 locals recommend
Le Bon Marche Rive Gauche
24 Rue de SèvresBest upscale Department Store in Paris.... the French Bergdorf Goodman.... Fashion, gourmet food... 'Luxe à la française'
Luxembourg Gardens
Arts & Culture
Beautiful small boutique museum, 1mn walking distance from apartment
81 locals recommend
Musée national Eugène Delacroix
6 Rue de FurstembergBeautiful small boutique museum, 1mn walking distance from apartment
Gare Musée d'Orsay
My favorite museum in Paris
Louvre Museum
Rue de RivoliSaint-Sulpice Church
2 Rue PalatineSaint Germain des Prés Church
3 Place Saint-Germain des PrésMusee Maillol
59-61 Rue de GrenelleFood Scene
Le Relais de L’Entrecôte
20 Rue Saint-BenoîtMeat, meat and meat
Must-see and be seen... have a coffee there, or a hot chocolate, and enjoy the scene.
261 locals recommend
Les Deux Magots
6 Pl. Saint-Germain des PrésMust-see and be seen... have a coffee there, or a hot chocolate, and enjoy the scene.
Ippudo Saint-Germain
14 Rue Grégoire de ToursBrasserie Vagenende
142 Boulevard Saint-GermainBest traditional brasserie, 2min walking distance
Desi Road
14 Rue DauphineFavorite Indian restaurant
Sense Eat
39 Rue MazarineVegeterian
Restaurant Chez le Libanais
35 Rue Saint-André des ArtsGreat middle-eastern takeaway
Grom Gelato
81 Rue de SeineBest ice cream on earth (from Firenze!)
Bouillon Racine
3 Rue RacineBeautiful French brasserie
Kodawari Ramen (Yokochō)
29 Rue MazarineTHE place in Paris for Ramen.
My canteen, literally in front of the apartment building.
Great wine selection
19 locals recommend
Au Chai de l'Abbaye
26 Rue de BuciMy canteen, literally in front of the apartment building.
Great wine selection
Great fish and seafood, trendy atmosphere. 1min walking distance.
37 locals recommend
Huguette, Bistro de la mer
81 Rue de SeineGreat fish and seafood, trendy atmosphere. 1min walking distance.
La Méditerranée
2 Pl. de l'OdéonBest Fish place, facing national Odeon theater
Breizh Café
1 Rue de l'OdéonFrench 'crepes'
Marcello
8 Rue MabillonLively Italian with beautiful terrace in summer
Chez Hanafousa
4 Pass. de la Petite BoucherieExcellent Japanese teppanyaki.
Pizza Marinara
46 Rue DauphineBest pizza!
Ralph Lauren Flagship Store St. Germain
173 Bd Saint-GermainBeautiful patio, very chic
La Société
4 Place Saint-Germain des PrésTrendy restaurant
Drinks & Nightlife
The Moose
16 Rue des Quatre VentsFreddy's
54 Rue de SeineMy favorite place for a drink in the evening, with delicious tapas.
Le Caveau de la Huchette
5 Rue de la HuchetteGreat jazz club
Duc des Lombards
42 Rue des LombardsAnother great jazz club
Cafe Laurent
33 Rue DauphineMore intimate and low profile, still great jazz
Essentials
Citypharma
26 Rue du FourGreat French 'Duane Reade' or 'CVS'
Carrefour Market
103-105 Bd de CharonneDay-to-day groceries 1min walking distance from apartment
MONOPRIX
5 Rue du PoteauDepartment store including groceries, 3min walking distance
Poilâne
8 Rue du Cherche-MidiBest bread in Paris! 5min walking distance
Gérard Mulot
Excellent bread and pastries. Try the 'tarte au citron meringuée'!
Ladurée Paris Bonaparte
21 Rue BonaparteInventor of the famous 'macaron'.
You can't go wrong, try any patisserie! My favorite is the 'Mille feuilles praliné' and 'Ispahan'.
161 locals recommend
Pierre Herme
58 Av. Paul DoumerInventor of the famous 'macaron'.
You can't go wrong, try any patisserie! My favorite is the 'Mille feuilles praliné' and 'Ispahan'.
Cosi
54 Rue de SeineBest sandwich place for a quick bite, 1min walking distance
Pastavino
19 Rue de BretagneBio c' Bon
149 Av. DaumesnilOrganic groceries store