Saint germain des prés district

Did you know? An astonishing mosaic of Gutenberg can be found in this metro station on Line 4.

In the Saint-Germain-des-Prés station, away from the stark white corridors, lies a stunning mosaic dedicated to Johannes Gutenberg and the history of printing. An unexpected artistic pause before catching the metro!

Where can you admire this stunning Art Nouveau ceramic portico tucked away in a square in Paris?

It’s one of the most stunning facades in Paris, yet it’s not part of a building. Hidden away in a quiet square, a multicolored ceramic wall has withstood the test of time since 1900. Discover the captivating history of the Sèvres portico, a masterpiece of Art Nouveau that survived the ages.

Winter in Paris: When the Luxembourg Garden Pond Turned into an Ice Rink

Before the advent of artificial ice rinks in Paris, harsh winters turned the Basin of the Luxembourg Gardens into an impromptu skating rink. When the ice solidified enough, Parisians from all walks of life would gather here to glide across the historic heart of the city’s outdoor life.

The 2026 Chef’s Galette: A Heartfelt, Community-Focused Treat in Saint-Germain-des-Près, Paris

The Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood hosts this Saturday, January 10, 2026, the event "Galette des Chefs." This charitable initiative brings together some of Paris's most renowned chefs for a heartfelt cause called "La Galette du Cœur." Enjoy the city's finest galettes while lending a hand for a good cause.

Maybourne Saint-Germain: a super-luxurious palace-style hotel arriving in 2027 in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Paris is gearing up to welcome a new titan of luxury: the Maybourne Group is set to establish itself in the heart of the 7th arrondissement. Scheduled to open in 2027, the Maybourne Saint-Germain promises to turn the Îlot Saint-Germain into a sanctuary of elegance on the Left Bank.

The JJ Hat Center boutique opens its doors in Paris.

JJ Hat Center, the legendary New York hat house founded in 1911, is opening a boutique in Paris! Located at 153 Boulevard Saint-Germain, this chic address combines timeless elegance with iconic creations. A new hat boutique in Paris to discover and enhance your style.

Art Basel Paris 2025: an interactive work at the Chapelle des Petits-Augustins des Beaux-Arts

The Chapelle des Petits-Augustins at the Beaux-Arts de Paris is participating in the new edition of the Art Basel Paris fair, offering a free outdoor installation to be discovered from October 21 to 26, 2025.

A walk in the footsteps of Paul Verlaine in Paris, a literary and intimate itinerary

From his Spartan lodgings to his wanderings and posthumous tributes, this stroll retraces Verlaine's emblematic places in Paris.

Stroll in Boris Vian's Parisian footsteps, jazz clubs, cabarets and mythical apartment

From the cellars of Saint-Germain-des-Prés to the jazz clubs of today, via his poem-apartment behind the Moulin Rouge, follow in Boris Vian's footsteps in the Paris of yesteryear.

Galerie Roger-Viollet in Paris: art and history meet through photography

The Roger-Viollet agency unveils its rich collections in its art gallery on rue de Seine in Paris. A place for lovers of Paris and photography, to discover free of charge.

Gaston Paris - L'équilibre du carré: the free photo exhibition at Roger-Viollet Gallery

Galerie Roger-Viollet is organizing an exhibition on the famous photographer Gaston Paris, free to visit from October 2, 2025 to January 17, 2026.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Brasserie Lipp, living memory of Saint-Germain

Since 1880, Brasserie Lipp has welcomed writers, politicians and sauerkraut lovers to its Belle Époque decor. A German-Pratin mainstay.

A brief history of the great restaurants of Paris: Le Café de Flore, literature and elegance

A legendary café in the 6th arrondissement, the Café de Flore is the symbol of the German-Pratin intelligentsia. Since the late 19th century, it has attracted writers, philosophers and coffee-lovers to its unchanged setting.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Les Deux Magots, artistic life in Saint-Germain

A landmark of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Les Deux Magots embodies the Paris of letters and cafés. Opened in 1885, it was the Art Deco haunt of Sartre, Beauvoir and Hemingway.

Ladurée 2025's crazy Yule log and festive creations unveiled

For the festive season of 2025, Maison Ladurée invites us into a marvellous garden inspired by the Greek myth of the Hesperides. Yule logs, macaroons and sweets are nestled among the branches like gourmet treasures to be discovered from November onwards. We got a sneak preview of this year's creations and tell you all about them.

Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market 2025: handcrafted objects & delights at the foot of the church

The 2025 Christmas Market at Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris is making a festive return from November 25, 2025, to January 1, 2026. Visitors can enjoy the charming decorated chalets and indulge in a variety of delicious, handcrafted artisanal treats.

Cherry, the Italian-American restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

The Italian-American marriage is very much in vogue in Paris at the moment, and Cherry, the new restaurant that has just opened in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, is proof of this.

Center culturel irlandais: the institution that promotes Irish culture in Paris

Exhibitions, concerts, screenings, debates... Throughout the year, the Centre culturel irlandais opens its doors to all for a cultural immersion on the Emerald Isle. Let's take a closer look at this cultural institution, housed since 2002 in the Collège des Irlandais building in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter.

Heritage Days 2025 in Paris: (re)discover the Ecole des Beaux-Arts

The École des Beaux-Arts de Paris opens its doors to you for the Journées du Patrimoine. Join us on September 20 and 21, 2025, to discover the program for this 42nd edition in the heart of this sublime building. A delight for art lovers!

Heritage Days 2025 at the Musée Delacroix: a free weekend in the painter's studio

For the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, the Musée Eugène Delacroix awaits you on September 20 and 21, 2025, to plunge you into the painter's world.