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| We loved the 6ème (6th) Arrondissement! Our neighborhood was often called “Saint-Germain-des-Prés” because of the famous boulevard and church of the same name, or “Luxembourg” because the  Jardin du Luxembourg is in the heart of our quartier (quarter). The 6th, or sixième (pronounced see-zeeh-em) is known for capturing “artistic and intellectual with trendy and chic” and is home to one of a kind boutiques, art galleries, antique dealers, bookstores, small restaurants and classic cafes. >> Café du Metro, our neighborhood cafe, and our closest Metro stop, Saint Sulpice - a few steps from Rue Cassette!
We lived a couple of blocks from the Saint Sulpice Church. Recently made famous by The Da Vinci Code, the St. Sulpice is modeled after St. Paul’s in London. It is located on Place Saint Sulpice, a large square with a classic fountain and pink flowering chestnut trees. <<Nearby Saint Sulpice, with its fountain in front. Our Metro stop on the Number 4 line is named after this beauty! Luxembourg Gardens serves as a partial southeast border of the 6ème. Not far from the bustle of St. Germain-des-Prés,  the gardens offer a peaceful haven in the heart of the city. Within the gates of Luxembourg is a historic palace and 60-acres of private gardens that house fountains, statues, tennis courts, playgrounds and endless people-watching!
<<"We're here!" Christmas picture taken with a backdrop of Luxembourg Palace  Le Jardin du Luxembourg is where Parisians come to rest and play...you will see everything from people soaking up the sun, to kids playing on a carrousel, to old men playing chess or boules under the chestnut trees! >> Luxembourg Gardens - always full of activity on Sundays St. Germain-des-Prés is Paris’ oldest church, parts of it dating from the 11th century! The square outside is a great gathering spot.
<<St. Germain-des-Pres, the cornerstone of the 6ème Across from the church are the famous classic cafes, Café de Flore, Les Deux Magots, and Brasserie Lipp. >> Café de Flore, a historic favorite hangout for writers and intellectuals  At the north side of the 6ème is the Pont des Arts. It is a beautiful pedestrian bridge and a popular meeting point. <<Pont des Arts, a pedestrian-friendly bridge on the Seine
Pont Neuf, or “new bridge,” which is Paris’ oldest standing bridge, and the River Seine. The river serves as the northern boundary of the 6eme. >> Pont Neuf with an eager group of tourists aboard one of the Bauteaux Mouches (river boats) Mostly we love the tiny streets, beautiful architecture, street markets, and squares that scream, "Oh-Là-Là, we are in Paris!!!" <<Place Furstemberg, a classy little Parisien square >> Rue Servandoni, a cobblestone street leading to the Jardin du Luxembourg | |
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