Inaugurated in 1612 on the occasion of the marriage of Louis XIII and Anne of Austria, Place des Vosges is the oldest in Paris. Characterized by its exceptional architecture and its small romantic park, it is made up of uniform buildings of which only the Pavilion of the King and the Pavilion of the Queen, facing each other, deviate from the rule.

During walks under its majestic arcades, we discover in each issue, the history of the place. At number 6, for example, you will come across the former home of Victor Hugo, arranged in such a way that you can browse through his writings. Its garden, Square Louis XIII, also welcomes you for picnics in the heart of the capital.

Not far from there, we discover the small square of the Sainte-Catherine Market and the famous rue des Rosiers. Small shops, bookstores, and traditional bakeries populate these places.

A mythical and historic district, a reflection of French elegance.

Considered a privileged residential area since the 17th century, Île Saint-Louis nestles between the two banks of the Seine and has only 8 streets and 4 quays. Formerly called “Island of Palaces”, it has a homogeneous architecture and sumptuous mansions preserved for more than four centuries, giving it a unique charm. Connected to the rest of the city by six bridges, the district remains sheltered from the surrounding noise and bustle, almost giving it a holiday feel. This district steeped in history is inhabited by the huge Saint-Louis-en-l’Île Church, recognizable by its Baroque style and its interior decoration of unsuspected richness.

Ideal place to learn the art of urban strolling, the island was very popular with the greatest poets and writers of the time: Charles Baudelaire, Théophile Gautier or Louis Aragon liked to come and soak up its atmosphere. particular. Rue Saint-Louis-en-l’Île, crossing the district from East to West, is a small landmark of art galleries, while the quays of Anjou and Bourbon offer us a unique panorama of the Saint-Gervais district. .

Undeniably the emblematic district of the capital.

The Opéra district is one of the most beautiful legacies of Second Empire urban planning. Restored under the reign of Napoleon III by Baron Haussmann, the characteristic architecture of this district is representative of the aesthetics of the time. There are great monuments, but also some museums and shops, making the district lively and attractive. The Palais Garnier, which stands in the middle of the Place de l’Opéra, is the home of classical dance in the pure French tradition. A true masterpiece of 19^th century theatrical architecture, this impressive building made of sculptures, stone, marble and gold is a spectacle in itself.

A popular area for fashion and design enthusiasts, it’s great to get lost in the endless corridors and floors of the Grands Magasins. Opened in 1884, Galeries Lafayette has become a true parisian institution. Its immense neo-byzantine-inspired dome is a masterpiece classified as an Art Nouveau heritage site by the city of Paris.

For those who love lively neighborhoods, Opera is the perfect place to live pleasantly in the heart of Paris !

Since the foundation of the Sorbonne in the 13^th century, the district has become a real student crossroads, home to many prestigious schools such as the Lycée Henri IV and the École Polytechnique. Numerous specialised bookshops have been set up there, giving students access to rare resources.

Inhabited by the Pantheon, the district has also acquired a strong historical character. This magnificent neo-classical building, which has become a temple to great men, is now home to many French figures such as Victor Hugo, Voltaire, Rousseau and Simone Veil.

Its winding streets, small shops and crowded cafés at the exit of the courtyards create a light and lively atmosphere, endowing the district with a unique charm.

Once considered the “common place of merchants”, the Bourse de Paris is now the official market for shares in France. Its neoclassical building was designed by the architect Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart, who also created the famous Père-Lachaise cemetery.

At the end of the rue Etienne Marcel, you come across the magnificent Place des Victoires, which is one of the five royal squares of Paris, alongside the Place Vendôme and the Place Dauphine. A symbol of a rich and powerful Paris, it is surrounded by remarkable private mansions dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. For foodies, visit the restaurants of the Galerie Vivienne, or rue Sainte-Anne, the main street in this Japanese quarter of Paris.

The Bourse district is a very central area on a human scale, where walking is preferred whatever the destination !