The sophisticated Saint-Germain-des-Prés district has luxurious shops, restaurants, and Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris' oldest church built in the Middle Ages. Various galleries are lined up, and there is a symbolic cafe which was frequently visited by writers and artists such as Ernest Hemingway and Picasso. So it is good place where literary fans visit. We will introduce you where to see, to shop and to eat in order to fully enjoy the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district
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It would be nice to go everywhere in Saint-Germain-Des-Pres, but we recommend the most ideal itinerary for someone with tight schedules.
[1]Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés : Let's start from the oldest church in Paris. You can start your day with a calm state.
[2]Eugène Delacroix Museum : If you are interested in artworks, It's good to experience to see Eugene Delacroix Museum.
[3]Cafe Louise : Let's have a lunch in this French restaurant. It would be a perfect meal for your day.
[4]Tea House Lupicia : You can buy some Japanese teas for you or for gifts. They have many kinds of teas, so you can ask to the staff.
[5]Laduree : As it's famous macaron shop and if you never had this macaron, you should try at least once.
[6]Buly1803 : Their perfumes are high-quality and the fragrance is awesome. They have not only perfumes but also hand soap, body wash, etc.
[7]L'avant comptoir du marche : Enjoy your end of the day with natural wines and delicious tapas. It will make you feel like you had a good day.
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It was the foreground to the entrance of the Abbatial Palace, which was constructed in 1586 by Cardinal Charles I de Bourbon. The circular island in the middle of the square is framed by four Paulownia trees, surrounding a central and rather gothic lamp post, which have become a focal point for many artists both in and out of bloom. It is a good place to stop by and look around.
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The oldest church in Paris. It was built in 558 by King Childebert I to store the relics of the martyr's life, Saint-Vincent. In the 8th century, it had taken on the name of Saint Germanus. During the French Revolution, most buildings were destroyed and rebuilt in their present form in the early 19th century. If you look around the beautiful interior that contains a long history, you can feel a calm atmosphere.
Transportation: Metro line 4 Saint Germain des Pres station / Metro line 10 Mabillon station
The museum is located in painter Eugène Delacroix's last apartment. It contains Delacroix's memorabilia and works, exhibiting pictures from nearly every phase of his career. Although it is a small art museum, there is a garden inside and you can see his works closely.
Address: 6 Rue de Furstemberg, 75006 Paris
Transportation: Metro line 4 Saint Germain des Pres station / Metro line 10 Mabillon station
Opening Hours: Wed-Mon 9:30-17:30
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The Claude Bernard Gallery was founded in 1957. Its vocation since its beginnings has been the presentation of contemporary figurative art, both in painting and in sculpture and since 1999 the gallery has represented great names in photography (Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Doisneau, Jean -Michel Fauquet, and Martine Franck). The gallery offers an average of five personal exhibitions each year, each time with the publication of a catalog. Group hangings punctuate these exhibitions allowing visitors to discover recent works by artists from the gallery. Small but can see impressive exhibitions. If you are interested in art, it's good to visit and experience different kinds of artworks.
Address: 5 Rue des Beaux Arts, 75006 Paris
Transportation: Metro line 4 Saint Germain des Pres station / Metro line 10 Mabillon station
Opening Hours: Tue-Fri 10:30-12:30, 14:30-18:30 / Sat 10:00-12:30, 14:30-18:30
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It is the Roman Catholic Church in Paris. It is smaller than Notre Dame Cathedral and is the second-largest church in Paris. It was built over a century from 1646. The statues standing on each pillar inside are impressive and have the world's largest pipe organ. It is a place where you feel calm when you listen to music through a pipe organ.
Address: 2 Rue Palatine, 75006 Paris
Transportation: Metro line 4 Saint Germain des Pres station / Metro line 10 Mabillon station
Opening Hours: Everyday 8:00-19:30
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It is a perfume brand shop, established in 1803 but because of July Revolution in France, it was closed in 1830 and was reborn by Victoire de Taillac and Ramdane Touhami after 200 years. Their perfume is unique and long-lasting. Also, they have many kinds of perfumes, skincare items, or candles. The store catches the eye with its antique interior and unique atmosphere. The staffs are kind and they can speak English.
Address: 6 Rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris
Transportation: Metro line 4 Saint Germain des Pres station / Metro line 10 Mabillon station
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30-19:00
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This is founded in 1994 in Tokyo, Japan, and the largest Tea House in Japan. There are black teas, green teas, oolong teas, and herbal teas, a selection of over 100 teas is offered throughout the year and more than 400 including seasonal teas. The staff helps you to choose tea well and you can smell it directly, too. It's good to buy for a gift or yourself.
Address: 40 Rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris
Transportation: Metro line 4 Saint Germain des Pres station / Metro line 10 Mabillon station
Opening Hours: Everyday 11:00-19:00
It is a place to sell souvenirs of the Little Prince. You can see various kinds of souvenirs such as cups, utensils, dolls, stickers, magnets, coins, and etc. If you are a fan of the Little Prince, It''s good to go to look around or to but some gifts.
Address: 8 Rue Grégoire de Tours, 75006 Paris
Transportation: Metro line 10 Mabillon station, Odeon station
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 13:00-19:00 / Sat 11:00-19:00
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It is a bookstore selling books by German art book publisher Taschen. There are 13 branches around the world, and each city has a different interior. As it has art books in various fields such as art, travel, design, and comic and it is possible to purchase a good quality of design books, so if you are interested in art and design, we recommend you to visit here.
Address: 2 Rue de Buci, 75006 Paris
Transportation: Metro line 10 Mabillon station, Odeon station
Opening Hours: Everyday 11:00-20:00
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French wallpaper manufacturer since 1797, the oldest wallpaper factory. The factory has kept documents in its archive since the beginning (more than 130000 documents) as well as all the manufacturing tools (150000 woodblocks, carved by its workers between 1797 and 1870). The main strength of the archive is its scale, especially for documents dating back to the first half of the 19th century. Zuber also produces fabric, leather, and paint. You can see many different kinds of artistic wallpaper.
Address: 36 Rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris
Transportation: Metro line 4 Saint Germain des Pres station / Metro line 10 Mabillon station
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30-13:00, 14:00-18:30
It is a restaurant where you can taste French dishes with good price. Various delicious menus are prepared, ranging from fresh salad, gazpacho to foie gras and tartare. Terrace seats are also available, and cozy interiors give you a comfortable feeling as if you were eating at home.
In addition, crepes, sandwiches and drinks such as coffee, wine are also available, so it is good for many people to visit and enjoy various menus. Also, there is an O'bon Paris' coupon, so don't miss it.
Address: 155 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris
Transportation: Metro line 4 Saint Germain des Pres station / Metro line 10 Mabillon station
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-24:00, Sat-Sun 10:30-24:00
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You can also find macaron's flagship brand Laduree in Saint-Germain Des Pres. French authentic macaron Laduree, which has a 150-year history, offers a variety of flavors, including pistachio, chocolate, lemon, rose, and raspberry. It is also good for gifts or to walk around the streets and buy one.
Address: 21 Rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris
Transportation: Metro line 4 Saint Germain des Pres station / Metro line 10 Mabillon station
Opening Hours: Everyday 10:00-19:00
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This restaurant has various kinds of tapas with natural wine. In addition to tapas, charcuteries and other meals are also available. If you want to have delicious food and wine in a casual atmosphere, we recommend you visit this place. Also, It is located in Saint Germain market, so you can look around the market, too.
Address: 14 Rue Lobineau, 75006 Paris
Transportation: Metro line 10 Mabillon station
Opening Hours: Everyday 12:00-23:00
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It was opened in 1884 and has 100 years old of history. It was a favorite cafe of many artists, writers and politicians in the late 19th and 20th centuries. This is where Antoine Marie Roger De Saint Exupery, Ernest Hemingway, Picasso and his lover Fernande Olivier used to visit frequently. The interior is classic and antique, and terrace seats are also available outside. It's a bit of a high price but we recommend this cafe if you want to visit a famous cafe with long history and feel the atmosphere.
Address: 6 Place Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris
Transportation: Metro line 4 Saint Germain des Pres station / Metro line 10 Mabillon station
Opening Hours: Everyday 7:30-1:00
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It is one of the oldest cafe in Paris. The cafe was opened in the 1880s and was a popular place of famous writers and philosophers such as Georges Bataille, Robert Desnos, Léon-Paul Fargue, Raymond Queneau were all regulars, and so was Pablo Picasso. You can enjoy coffee with the classic interior.
Address: 172 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris
Transportation: Metro line 4 Saint Germain des Pres station / Metro line 10 Mabillon station
Opening Hours: Everyday 7:30-1:30
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Since the area is not large, it is easy to schedule a day and look around all. Among them, we recommend you to visit churches and Café Louise where you can best and delicious French dishes.
Author - Jisun Lee
Photographs - Thuy, Yuka