Left Bank

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Eiffel Tower which includes a monument, a park and heritage elements
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Left Bank

Paris offers different experiences on two sides of the city’s river. Meander along the left side with its cultural attractions revealing the soul of the city. 

Alongside the River Seine, Paris’ Rive Gauche or Left Bank has an artistic charm and is subtly less hectic than its opposite side. Visit the Left Bank to relax at a café and watch the metropolis in motion. Search for one of the establishments that historically were the haunts of famous poets, authors and philosophers.

Paris has multiple sectors, each with a character of its own. The 13th arrondissement or district has a section known as Rive Gauche. Look for its sprawling library, Bibliothèque Nationale François Mitterrand, and towers resembling open books. Plan for lively nightlife spilling from boats tied along the riverbank. Near the library a stunning footbridge, Passerelle Simone de Beauvoir, connects the two shores. Travel around using the driverless Météor, also known as Metro Line 14, which serves the area.

The northerly 7th arrondissement claims one of the world’s major attractions, the Eiffel Tower, built for the International Exposition of 1889, an early world’s fair. Also of great importance is the Musée Rodin, with displays such as The Thinker and The Kiss by the sculptor Auguste Rodin.

Visit Montparnasse in the 6th arrondissement and head a bit west to view a second Notre Dame, Eglise Notre-Dame-du-Travail de Plaisance, whose interior has vaulted steel arches that resemble the Eiffel Tower.

A trip to Cimetière du Montparnasse is an opportunity to see the burial place for many great philosophers and writers, such as Jean-Paul Sartre, Charles Baudelaire and Simone de Beauvoir.

Continue celebrating literary giants and historic figures by having refreshments in the bars and restaurants in St. Germain, 6th arrondissement. Voltaire and Napoleon Bonaparte frequently visited France’s oldest café, Le Procope, while Café Deux Magots and Café Flore have welcomed Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso and Albert Camus through their doors.

A visit to the Left Bank while in Paris is a must.

Where to stay in Left Bank

French Academy showing signage, heritage elements and heritage architecture

Saint-Germain-des-Prés

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Check out top attractions like Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres and Place Saint-Germain-des-Pres, and jump on the metro at Mabillon Station or Saint-Germain-des-Pres Station to see more of the city.

Saint-Germain-des-Prés
6th Arrondissement featuring a statue or sculpture and a park

6th Arrondissement

Known for its beautiful gardens and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in 6th Arrondissement. Check out top attractions like Luxembourg Gardens and Saint-Sulpice Church, and jump on the metro at Saint-Sulpice Station or Mabillon Station to see more of the city.

6th Arrondissement
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Latin Quarter

4/5(3 area reviews)

Travelers love Latin Quarter for its charming cafes, and you can see more of Paris by jumping on the metro at Paris Luxembourg Station or Cluny - La Sorbonne Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Panthéon and Rue Mouffetard.

Latin Quarter
Latin Quarter - Pantheon showing a fountain and heritage elements

5th Arrondissement

Panthéon and Rue Mouffetard are top sights in 5th Arrondissement, and you should be sure to explore the charming cafes. Hop aboard the metro at Maubert-Mutualité Metro Station or Cardinal Lemoine Metro Station to see more sights in the area.

5th Arrondissement
Montparnasse featuring a city and a garden

Montparnasse

Travelers choose Montparnasse for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Raspail Station or Edgar Quinet Metro Station and check out top sights like Place Denfert-Rocherau.

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Sorbonne

Consider a visit to Panthéon and take some time to enjoy the stunning river views during your time in Sorbonne. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Maubert-Mutualité Metro Station or Cluny - La Sorbonne Station.

Sorbonne
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