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Boulevard St. Germain

Paris, France (Luxembourg)
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Ranked #50 of 564 attractions in Paris
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Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Description: This historic street is most famous for its assortment of old cafés.
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Istanbul
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

After so many years we have finally visited Paris, but spent more time in St. Germain where our hotel was. It was really amazing to find almost every brand store nearby. We enjoed walking around as far as Monmartre and come back. It was the day of Paris Marathon. We could not take the usual buses that run that direction.... More

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Haleyville, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

This is my favorite shopping area in Paris. The Boulevard St. Germain has many wonderful little side streets as it winds through the Left Bank. I would much rather shop here than on the Champs Elysees. You will still find many designer shops such as Armani, just to name one. Fouquet Chocolate is located in this area and is one... More

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Warrington, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

A lovely area of Paris. Fell upon it looking for a boulangerie. Make sure you visit Le Grand Bon Marche. Very nice shops.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

There are perhaps prettier areas, more interesting boulevards, but this one cuts a large swath on the left Bank. Lined with famous designers, Deux Magots, Brasserie Lipp, Cafe de Flore....on and on. Down the side streets direction of the Seine, incredible art galleries. It's worth a wander if time allows.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

This area is easy to get to by tube. I usually walk here if I can as I like to see things on the way. I've visited often but I returned to Boulevard St Germain again recently. I was encouraged to do so after reading a story in a book - The Pimlico Tapes by AK Anders - which jogged... More

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Santa Rosa, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Very nice area to walk. Lots of shops and restaurants. Very close to many attractions, the metro and the Seine.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

Contemporary street, lots of restaurants, shops, bars in a nice enviroment, price range is asequible, not so expensive area for stay and dinning, at the end of the street you'll find the center of the action of the latin quartier, with lots of day and night activity; street view is pretty and a very nice walk, also it is a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

"The" boulevard of the Rive gauche. Nice to walk around browsing the shops & bookstores. Visit the church of Sant Germain des Prés.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2013

A very major street that traverses several blocks inland on the Left Bank side of the Seine in Paris. It is a main thoroughfare that appears to snake through the city on that side of the river. I say that because it does not appear to run truly in a straight line, so that if you try to navigate on... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012

Saint-Germain-des-Pres is a long boulevard that spans from the Ile-St-Louis near Notre Dame to the Place de la Concorde. Between those two end points, the boulevard passes the Cluny Museum with the gorgeous Unicorn tapestries, the famous Latin Quarter, Saint-Germain-des-Pres church which is the oldest church in Paris, legendary cafes such as Lipp and Deux Magots, high-end boutiques, and the... More

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