The former center of the existentialist movement associated with authors like Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir, Saint Germain des Pres Quarter is now a swanky upscale neighborhood. Situated on the Seine River, this area is also an artistic hub, with many prestigious museums, art galleries, and small workshops. The district offers excellent people watching while sitting at one of the many outdoor cafes. You'll know you're in the right neighborhood when you see the famous Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés; built in 990 CE, it’s home to one of the oldest bell towers in France. With our online itinerary creator, Paris attractions like Saint Germain des Pres Quarter can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.
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The oldest church in Paris doesn`t look like that either from the outside or even more so from the inside. The church as part of the monastery was founded by Childebert I, the son of the first king...
The oldest church in Paris doesn`t look like that either from the outside or even more so from the inside. The church as part of the monastery was founded by Childebert I, the son of the first king... more »
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Located on the Left Bank (6th arrondissement), this neighbourhood will almost certainly appear as one of the must-see attractions in Paris, and it’s easy to see why once you’ve strolled through the...
Located on the Left Bank (6th arrondissement), this neighbourhood will almost certainly appear as one of the must-see attractions in Paris, and it’s easy to see why once you’ve strolled through the... more »
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