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As with Paris itself, the 6th Arrondissement is hard to write about without using superlatives. There's a bit of everything here, from the busy sidewalks of Paris' main art Gallery scene to the expansive green spaces and under-tree cafés of the Jardin du Luxembourg, from the huddle of kebab joints around Place St. Michel to some of the finest restaurants in the world, the 6th has it all. Though, if you stay in the 6th perhaps you do risk not seeing much else of Paris.

Contents 1 Get in 1.1 By Métro 2 See 2.1 Landmarks 2.2 Museums and Galleries 3 Do 4 Buy 5 Eat 6 Drink 6.1 Cafés 6.2 Bars 7 Sleep 7.1 Budget 7.2 Mid-Range 7.3 Splurge 8 Contact

Get in

By Métro

See

Landmarks

• Eglise St Germain-des-Prés, 3 place St-Germain-des-Prés, Métro: St-Germain-des-Prés (ligne 4), open daily 8.00am - 7.30pm - the oldest church in Paris, founded in the year 542 by king Childebert. The church as it exists today dates mainly from the 11th century, the period in which it became the centre of a powerful Benedictine abbey. The Revolution witnessed the suppression of the abbey in 1794, when most of the monastic buildings were put to the torch. Earlier, 318 priests had been hacked to death nearby by a mob on 3 September 1792. The church underwent significant restoration in the 19th century, ensuring the preservation of the building, which by that date represented a fascinating mix of styles: 6th century marble columns placed alongside Gothic vaults and supported by Romanesque arches. Famous burials within the church include René Descartes (philosopher), Nicolas Boileau (poet) and King John Casimir of Poland, who later became abbot of the church's monastery in 1669.
• Palais du Luxembourg/Sénat [1], 15 rue de Vaugirard (Métro Odéon or Mabillon), Visitable only by reservation (tel +33 1 44 54 19 49), 10:30am to 2:30pm, but only one Saturday every month. A richly decorated palace built for Marie de Medici in the early 17th century, currently the French Senate. For those interested in seeing a Parisian monument normally unavailable to the public, or for those interested in the inner workings of the French government. Entry free.

Museums and Galleries

• Musée national Eugène Delacroix [2], 6 rue de Fürstenberg, Métro: St-Germain-des-Prés (ligne 4) Mabillon (ligne 10), bus: 39, 63, 70, 86, 95, 96, tel 1 44 41 86 50, fax 1 43 54 36 70, open daily except Mo, 9.30am - 5pm (office closes 4.30pm), closed Christmas, New Year and May Days, entry €5, concessions available, under-18s free - home and studio of the great Romantic painter from 1857 until his death in 1863, features works by the artist and exhibitions of his contemporaries' work

Do

Buy

• Citypharm, 26 Rue de Four, Metro: St. Germain des Près. Cosmetic products of famous brands like "Vichy" and "La Roche" can be bought cheaper here.

Eat

• Padova, 159 blvd. de Monparnasse, Métro: (RER-B) Port Royal. +33 1 43 26 63 52. Tuesday through Saturday 11:00am to 2:00pm and 7:00pm to 11:00pm. [3] Good and big Italian food in this family-style restaurant.
• Yugaraj, 14 Rue Dauphine, Metro: Pont-Neuf or Odeon, +33 1 43 26 44 91. Visit to have good quality Indian food in Paris combined with excellent service. They serve Vegetarian food as well. It seems a popular restaurant so be sure to book in advance if you are going in a large group. Expect to pay around 40€/person.
• l'Epi Dupin
• La Bastide Odeon
• l'Arbuci
• Les Bouqinistes
• Brasserie Lipp
• Cour de Rohan
• La Petite Cour
• Le Petit Zinc
• Polidor
• Le Timbre
• Le Trait D'Union
• Ze Kitchen Gallery
• Guen Maï

Drink

Cafés

The 6th has two of Paris' most famous cafés, side by side - both are more expensive than your average café (you're paying for the history and the location, not for extraordinary fare or service....):

• Café de Flore [4], 172 boulevard Saint Germain, tel 01 45 48 55 26, Métro: St-Germain-de-Prés, open daily 7 am - 1.30 am - this café is famous as the favoured coffee and fags venue for the Surrealists during the 1920s and '30s, the Existentialists in the 1940s and '50s, and still attracts an artistic / literati crowd.... Also does breakfasts and light meals.

• Les Deux Magots [5], 6 place Saint Germain de Prés, tel 01 45 48 55 25, fax 01 45 49 31 29, métro St Germain-des-Prés, open daily 8 am - 2 am - another famous literary café, right next door to its great rival Café de Flore. Sartre and Hemingway were regular patrons here and the café confirms its literary connections with an annual, somewhat prestigious book prize.

Bars

• 10 Bar International, 10, rue de l'Odéon, Métro: Odeon. +33 (0)1 43 26 66 83. If you're looking to be lured into a classic Parisian hole-in-the-wall by the sound of accordion music, you should spend a few hours of your evening here. An artsy den with requisite cigarette fog and nudie collage, their sangria is just right. Glass of wine will cost you about €3.

Sleep

Budget

Mid-Range

• Le Clos Medicis [6], 56 rue Monsieur-Le-Prince, Métro: Odéon or Luxembourg, tel +33 1 43 29 10 80, fax: +33 1 43 54 26 90, mailto:message@closmedicis.com. This charming little hotel is only steps from the Jardin de Luxembourg and has air-conditioning in every room, and a very cozy - and usually empty - bar in the lobby in which to wind down after a day of exploring, if you and your travelling companions need some quiet time. The helpful staff speaks English readily (some even as a first language), and the usual continental breakfast is served in the lovely (but tiny) courtyard every morning from 7am - 11am. Rooms start at €120.
• Hôtel Trianon Rive Gauche, 1 bis et 3 rue de Vaugirard, Métro: Odeon (4,10) - Cluny La Sorbonne (10), RER-B: Luxembourg, tel: +33 1 55 33 16 55, fax +33 1 55 33 16 56, rates from €120 - located conveniently on the border between the 6th and the Latin Quarter in the 5th

Splurge

Contact

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