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This historic street is most famous for its assortment of old cafés.

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Paris, France

6th Arr. - Luxembourg

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Paris Left Bank Tour by 1963 Peugeot 404

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Saint-Germain-des-Pres

In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, life is effortlessly chic
and all things are beautiful. The main boulevard is
dotted with famed terraced cafés, haut-couture shops,
ivy-covered railings and fine-dining restaurants.
Antique dealers and art galleries surround the fine
art school and small museums hide in unassuming
squares. The neighborhood’s namesake church is the
oldest in Paris and is the backdrop for talented

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MaryContrary100

What are the hours for shopping here? Do the shops stay open at night?

September 18, 2017|

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Very few shops are open at night other than small convenience stores.

MarilouB43

where is the nearest grocery or convenience store

March 26, 2017|

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There are small convenience stores everywhere, almost one per block. For a larger grocery store, google Monoprix to find the closest one to where you will be. Monoprix is like a city version of a Walmart with all sorts of... More

Travel Forum Posts

vinodiavolo

seattle

6th St Germain (5 Replies)

We're first timers to paris and are planning to stay in the 6th when we go next September. Are there advantages/disadvantages in selecting a hotel on the North side of Boulevard St Germain versus the South Side? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

November 27, 2007|

Response fromtravelnutty|

Do you mean the 'odd-numbered' side versus the 'even-numbered' side..? It's a curious question to me...

otoroa

New Zealand

Brasserie Lipp Paris (39 Replies)

My husband and I (New Zealanders, admittedly) have just come back from Paris, which we absolutely loved as I am sure every visitor must, it really is the most wonderful city in the world. But I would suggest avoiding Brasserie Lipp, Boulevard St-Germain, a real tourist trap with shockingly bad food, although the waiter was entertainingly bad-tempered! Other postings on this site (and Lonely Planet) suggest it as an authentic old Parisian eating place, but avoid any mention of the food, for...More

September 21, 2006|

Response fromTrudaine|

This exemplifies how an old local institution (which must still have its regulars, which must be treated decently to remain regular clients) gets presented in all guide books as " an authentic old Parisian eating place" and consequently ends up being ruined by mass tourism. This is is true of other established restaurants in the Saint-Germain. Tourism is self-destructive.

batutay

north jersey

When I was a first timer...like you!? (9 Replies)

Dear first timers... like you, I had a lot of excitement, apprehension and anxiety before my first trip. I read them all, the Frommer's, the Steve's, the Paris Guides, etc. But nothing is like TA, so if you're reading the forum every night like me, you are in the right place. Every second, every other subject is about "Help", "my first time", "best...whatever". Hahaha, believe me, I asked them all. I smile everytime I read these questions and remember when it was my first time. I believe we...More

March 23, 2011|

Response fromparisamsterdam2007|

"...as we know we will be back." More than once by the sounds of it. You have succumbed to Paris' charms. ;^)

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