An area of Paris with real charm, Saint-Germain-des-Pres, symbolizes, along with the Latin Quarter, the spirit of the Left Bank.
Lying between the jardin du Luxembourg and the Seine, Saint-Germain-des-Pres made a name for itself after the war as a cultural and intellectual stronghold of international renown. Actors, writers, philosophers, poets and journalists rubbed shoulders in a lively neighbourhood to a fresh, new jazz soundtrack the Parisians were discovering in underground venues around the city.
An artistic as well as political fervour has therefore left its mark on Saint-Germain-des-Pres which is still home to many students. The gilded youth of the Left Bank linger in the famous Deux Magots cafe and Cafe de Flore while vinyl enthusiasts scour the specialist boutiques on the boulevard Saint Michel, on the edge of the neighbourhood.
If the contemporary art galleries and bookshops are now side by side with luxury brand shops, Saint-Germain-des-Pres' cultural past is still very much in evidence. The breeding ground of creative thought that is the National School of Fine Arts on rue Bonaparte is ample proof.
PARIS - In Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Jacques Garcia signs his new romantic, refined and elegant hotel. Just off the Luxembourg Garden and its Palace, the Sorbonne, the Pantheon, Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral...
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PARIS - Near the Luxembourg Garden, the Pantheon, La Sorbonne and Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, the charming Hotel Luxembourg Parc Paris is located in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, and is truly a...
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PARIS - In the heart of the Latin Quarter, within short walking distance from the Seine, the Sorbonne, the Pantheon and Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, the charming and thoroughly renovated Hotel Dauphine...
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PARIS - Nearby the Orsay Museum, the Hotel Bellechasse converted into a delightful hotel, full of character, being altogether impressive and intimate, ‘dressed’ by Christian Lacroix.
Ideally located in the...
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PARIS - The Hotel La Perle Paris is located in a 17th century building, completely renovated in 2005. Ideally situated in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, a stone’s throw from the Luxembourg garden and...
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PARIS - Hotel Le Clement Paris is a lovely family mansion nestling in the heart of the Latin Quarter, overlooking the Saint-Germain-des-Pres market, close to the towers of Saint-Sulpice church. Hotel Le...
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PARIS - The boutique Hotel de Suede Paris is located in the heart of Paris, in a beautiful residential district. Within walking distance of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, the Latin Quarter, the Orsay or Rodin...
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PARIS - Mingling both the elegance and Parisian comfort, the charming Central Saint Germain Paris hotel is ideally located in the heart of the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Pres, close to the...
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PARIS - Hotel Trianon Rive Gauche Paris is a typical French boutique hotel offering beautiful and comfortable guestrooms, all equipped with a host of modern amenities. Its elegant lounge welcomes you in a...
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