Saint Germain des Prés
Located on the Left Bank of the Seine, Saint-Germain-des-Prés is one of Paris’s most elegant and iconic neighborhoods. It grew around the ancient Benedictine abbey founded in the 6th century—now the Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the oldest in the city—and has long been associated with intellectual and artistic life.
In the 20th century, Saint-Germain became the beating heart of Parisian cultural life. Thinkers and artists like Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Juliette Gréco frequented legendary cafés such as Les Deux Magots and Café de Flore, which became symbols of post-war existentialism and creativity.
Today, the neighborhood retains its refined and intellectual atmosphere. Visitors stroll among art galleries, historic bookshops, designer boutiques, and quiet, history-rich streets. Culture lovers enjoy nearby gems like the Delacroix Museum, the Odéon Theatre, and the Luxembourg Gardens.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés captures the spirit of a cultured, chic Paris—discreet yet vibrant, where history and modern life blend with timeless charm.
