Paris and its Western Suburbs

1st/9th - Palais Royal-Opéra

The Palais Royal began life as the Palais Cardinal, home to Cardinal Richelieu,
before it became the Palais Royal during the 17th century.
Today it is the site of the Conseil d’État and the Conseil...

5th - Panthéon / Plantes

The impressively vast Panthéon, located in the heart of the 5th arrondissement,
sits on the Montagne-Sainte-Geneviève and was constructed during the 17th century.
It remains a stunning testament to...

5th - Latin Quarter

The Sorbonne University is the cornerstone of this area,
which explains the origin of the neighbourhood’s name - the Latin Quarter.
During the Middle Ages, Latin was the language used in academia,
and as this was (and remains) the...

6th- Luxembourg

The Jardin du Luxembourg is one of Paris’ most charming spots,
particularly during the spring and summer months
when Parisians take the chance to enjoy the finer weather
in the gardens’ ubiquitous green reclining...

6th - Notre-Dame-des-Champs

One of Paris’ best known and most striking churches shares the name of this area,
located in the 6th arrondissement.
It also plays host to a number of Paris’ finest schools.
Once home to numerous artists,
...

6th / 7th- Saint-Germain-des-Près

Spanning the 6th and 7th arrondissements,
Saint-Germain-des-Près is one of Paris’ most chic neighbourhoods.
The wide Boulevard Saint Germain, with an abundance of high-end shops
that reflect the...

7th- Eiffel / Ecole Militaire

Gustave Eiffel’s 324m high tower, initially constructed for the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1889,
has become the city’s best known landmark,
and is a popular attraction for every first time visitor to Paris.
It attracts over 7 million...

7th - Invalides

Les Invalides is known for its easy access to open, green spaces:
Le Champs-des-Mars and the Esplanade des Invalides.
Its name originates from one of its principal architectural landmarks, L’Hôtel des Invalides,
which was used to...

8th - Champs-Elysées

This wide, tree-lined avenue begins and ends at two of Paris’ most recognizable and bustling historical sites,
stretching from the Arc de Triomphe all the way to the Place de la Concorde.
Somewhat inevitably, it is another...

8th - Europe

Centred around the place de l’Europe, this area has good transport links thanks to the Gare Saint-Lazare,
which has numerous metro lines and rail connections. During the week it is considered to be a hub for business,
and...

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