Saint-Germain-des-Prés
In the 6th arrondissement of Paris on the left bank of the Seine extends the Saint-Germain-des Prés, one of the most popular destinations in the city. This romantic district, full of charm and elegance, has an important history and is of great interest to tourists from all over the world, and not just because of its unique atmosphere.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés was an important meeting point for philosophers and writers and well-known personalities in the last century: Simone de Beauvoir, Jean-Paul Sartre, Boris Vian or Ernest Hemingway came here regularly. This celebrity peaked after World War II, especially with the famous Café Flore, which was visited by many artists and writers. Even today, visitors come in droves to this café, where time seems to stand still … In addition to this legendary place, there are other facilities such as the Café Deux Magots or the Brasserie Lipp, which was classified as a historical monument. This brasserie was founded in 1880 and enchants with its charm of the 1900s with large mirrors, chandeliers and frescoes under the ceiling. The mood is also very typical for the Parisian brasserie, the waiters, for example, wear a black suit with a white apron.
During your stroll you will discover the Saint-Germain-des-Prés church, one of the oldest in Paris, which has an imposing square bell tower and a beautiful paved forecourt. Take Buci, which is lively with its many cafés and restaurants, and take a detour to the banks of the Seine on Conti quay, where the Institute of France, home to the five academies, the enchanting Mazarine library and the town house of money are located. In the coin museum, which bears the name of its house number and street name, namely “11 Conti”, an experience tour of metal, its art professions, as well as treasures and collections with remarkable value for cultural heritage is shown.
In the southwest of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district on Sèvres you will find the famous and chic shop called Bon Marché, which means “cheap” in German, but which offers clothing and accessories from the most famous designers.
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