Saint-Germain-des-Prés district
Saint Germain des Près has always been a particularly charming neighbourhood whose mystery never ceases to amaze and inspire many artists. Their talent marked this area from the 17th century.
If you are here on holiday, the hotel’s location in the heart of Paris will allow you to visit the city under ideal conditions. You will be close to the Latin Quarter and Boulevard Saint Germain, Musée d’Orsay, Musée Maillol, Musée du Quai Branly and Le Bon Marché.
Here are some nice “less-touristy” places we recommend in Paris.
Shopping
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- La Grande Epicerie de Paris: 38 rue de Sèvres (www.lagrandeepicerie.com). You will find a great selection of traditional products from around the world.
- Rue de Rennes, rue de Sèvres, rue du Four: all the best shops for shopaholics
- Beaugrenelle: new shopping centre near the hotel (www.beaugrenelle-paris.com)
- Marché d’Aligre: Main French food market (www.marchedaligre.free.fr)
STROLLS
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- Luxembourg Gardens: a 15-minute walk from the hotel, home of the French Senate. (www.senat.fr/visite/jardin/index.html)
- Berges de Paris Rive Gauche: Quai d’Orsay (www.facebook.com/bergesdeseine). To take a stroll from Musée d’Orsay to the Eiffel Tower
- Saint Martin Canal: visit the bohemian district of Paris by walking along the canal or enjoying a mini-cruise (www.paris.fr/canal-saint-martin)
Restaurants
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FOR A BUDGET-FRIENDLY MEAL:
- Zéro Zéro Sèvres Café: typical French brasserie at the foot of the hotel
- La Cantine du Troquet: French, 79 rue du Cherche-Midi (www.lacantinedutroquet.com)
- Anicia: French, 97 rue du Cherche-midi (www.aniciabistrot.com)
- Ida: Italian, 117 rue de Vaugirard (www.restaurant-ida.com)
FOR A MORE SOPHISTICATED MEAL:
- Le petit Lutetia: French, in front of the hotel
- Le bon Saint Pourçain: French, 10 bis rue Servandoni
- Clover: French, 5 rue Perronet (www.clover-paris.com). Reservations required
- Le Perchoir: French, 14 rue Crespin du Gast (www.leperchoir.tv). Reservations required
FOR A MEAL ON THE TERRACE:
- Chez Julien: French, 1 rue du pont Louis-Philippe (www.chezjulien.paris)
- Rosa Bonheur: on the Seine, near Port des Invalides (www.rosabonheur.fr): docked barge where you can eat, have a drink and dance.
TO HAVE A DRINK WITH A VIEW OF PARIS:
- Hotel Hyatt Regency: 3, Place du Général Kœnig. Bar on the 34th floor
- Le perchoir Marais: 37 rue de la Verrerie. Bar at the top of BHV
- La cité de la mode: rooftop restaurants and bars (www.citemodedesign.fr)