Saint-Germain-des-Prés is a symbolic Parisian district located on the left bank of the Seine River, opposite the Louvre museum and not far from the Best Western Aramis Paris. It is a picturesque setting characterized by seventeenth-century buildings, centuries-old churches, high fashion boutiques, charming tea houses and atypical coffee shops. In the twentieth century, this quarter was associated with intellectuals and philosophers who had their lair there. Today, this part of the capital still exudes a specific aura which refers to the time during which freedom and joy of life took on a totally different dimension.
Today, Aramis invites you to find out more about this emblematic district of Paris: discover the best cafés for an afternoon break on a terrace, as well as the trendiest and most historic places to visit!
Stay at the Best Western Paris Aramis near Saint-Germain-des-Prés
A stay at the Best Western Aramis Paris, a hotel located in a lovely nineteenth century building, offers visitors a great opportunity to stroll along this authentic quarter marked by culture and history. Couples on travel will particularly enjoy a romantic atmosphere while walking through narrow streets. The antique shops, bookstores and art galleries are ideal places to make pleasant resting during this little getaway. Those who look back nostalgically on the Belle Époque and the post-war period would likely be interested in getting into the skin of Rimbaud, Verlaine, Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir while taking a break on the terrace of the famous Café des Deux Magots.
The trip through time can be carried on to the Saint-Germain Abbey, a mythical site of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the 6th arrondissement. This abbey church is one of the oldest religious buildings in Paris. It is an architectural complex including a palace dating back from the Roman era, more specifically the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The Saint-Sulpice church is another well-recognized landmark to go visit for its easily recognizable two towers located at the entrance. Dating back from the Middle Ages, this building has a rococo interior.
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Relax in a café on Boulevard Saint-Germain near your hotel paris 6 after visiting the area
Art lovers won’t want to miss the Musée Eugène Delacroix, housed in the former apartment of the illustrious 19th-century Romantic painter. Visitors can enjoy a 400 m² garden, a view of the delightful Place Fürstenberg from the first floor and, of course, the artist’s paintings. After your visit, there’s nothing like relaxing in a luxurious café on Boulevard Saint-Germain. The special feature of these famous cafés is that they award a literary prize every year. To complete the circuit, don’t forget to stop off at one of the district’s famous patisseries.
So you see, the Best Western Aramis is the hotel of choice for your stay in Paris if you want to be close to one of the most important and picturesque districts of the City of Light! Don’t hesitate to make your online reservation directly on our website, or contact us by phone for more specific requests!
Book your hotel just a few minutes from the Saint Germain des Prés district