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 !

Vibrant and lively, this is the oldest district of the 6^th arrondissement. It was once the stronghold of the capital’s book industry and is now home to numerous bookshops on its quays, as well as a multitude of print and antique merchants.
Founded in 864, the Monnaie de Paris factory is the oldest French institution and the oldest working company in the world. Open to the public since 2017, we discover within its building the secrets of these crafts and the priceless treasure they contain, taking us on a true sensory journey around metal. Highly influenced by culture, the quarter is also home to the Institut de France and the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. The latter is a large architectural complex, a former monastery, redesigned during the French Revolution by Alexandre Lenoir, as a museum of French monuments. Home to the Beaux-Arts since 1817, it houses a large number of masterpieces, such as the immense glass courtyard of the Palais des Études or the fresco by Paul Delaroche, decorating the main auditorium.

A living testimony to a long and fascinating history.

From Asia to the Middle East, via Eastern Europe and Africa, Marcadet I Barbès is steeped in a rich multicultural atmosphere that embodies the liveliness of the neighbourhood.

At the crossroads of Boulevard de la Chapelle and Magenta, you will find the Louxor, one of the most emblematic cinemas in the capital. Oriented towards an auteur cinema, you will marvel at its neo-Egyptian architecture. Inside, the building is adorned with a treasure trove of mosaics and frescoes representative of Egypt.
Another place of interest in the district, the Institute of Islamic Cultures is a centre for contemporary art and a place of learning about Arab culture. Throughout the year, you can attend its many events, exhibitions and conferences. Not to be missed : its remarkable architecture supported by the work of calligrapher Tarek Benaoum.

A cosmopolitan and dynamic district in full mutation where the good addresses multiply at high speed and of which a great part is classified zone Paris Respire, and thus closed to the vehicles on Saturday !