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Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Paris

Left Bank elegance: historic cafés, bookshops, galleries and the Jardin du Luxembourg. Polished, calm and expensive.

Best for First visit · Upscale · Families

Transport
4/5
Sights
5/5
Value
1/5
Quiet
4/5
Food
5/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$330/night · 10 min to Châtelet

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Why stay here

  • Beautiful streets and cafés
  • Walk to the Musée d'Orsay and the Louvre
  • Calm at night

Who should stay here

  • Couples
  • Travellers who want classic, elegant Paris
  • Families who want calm evenings near the Luxembourg Gardens

Not ideal if…

  • You're on a budget
  • You want late-night bars
  • You want a big, modern room

What it's like

Saint-Germain is classic Left Bank Paris: Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots, antique dealers, fashion boutiques and the Luxembourg Gardens, with the Musée d'Orsay and the Louvre across the river.

It's pretty and quiet at night, which makes it a favourite with couples and families. You pay for it: this is one of the priciest areas in the city.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Rue de Buci & Rue de Seine

    Market street, cafés and galleries.

  • Around Saint-Sulpice

    Quieter squares and boutique hotels.

  • Rue du Bac

    Upmarket shops near Le Bon Marché department store.

Getting around

Nearest stations
Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Mabillon and Odéon (Métro lines 4, 10).
To Châtelet
About 10 minutes
From Charles de Gaulle
About 55 minutes: RER B from Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame.

Nearby attractions

  • Jardin du Luxembourg

    The city's favourite park, with a palace and pond.

  • Musée d'Orsay

    Impressionists in a former railway station, 10 minutes' walk.

  • Église Saint-Sulpice

    Huge church with Delacroix murals.

Where to eat and drink

  • Café de Flore

    The famous literary café; go for breakfast.

  • Les Deux Magots

    Its neighbour and rival since 1885.

  • Le Comptoir du Relais

    Classic bistro on Carrefour de l'Odéon.

Where to stay in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Best value

Hôtel Saint-André des Arts

Why we like it: Simple, characterful rooms on a medieval street.

Typical budget rate in Saint-Germain-des-Prés: ~$175/night

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Boutique pick

Hôtel Récamier

Why we like it: Small, stylish hotel on a quiet square by Saint-Sulpice.

Typical mid-range rate in Saint-Germain-des-Prés: ~$330/night

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Luxury pick

Hôtel Lutetia

Why we like it: Art Nouveau landmark on Boulevard Raspail.

Typical luxury rate in Saint-Germain-des-Prés: ~$760/night

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Hotels in Saint-Germain-des-PrésMid-range from ~$330/night

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