Paris's 6th arrondissement is both a historic site, part of the Latin Quarter, and a lively spot, thanks to its many cafés and restaurants, where you'll find a mix of fine institutions and good deals for students. From the quays of the Seine to the Jardin du Luxembourg , via boulevard Saint-Michel, the Théâtre de l'Odéon and boulevard Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the 6th arrondissement is an encounter with history around every corner. In turn, you pass historic monuments, little mysteries of the capital, trendy bars and anachronistic boutiques that recall the charm of the Paris of yesteryear.
The 6th arrondissement is one of those neighborhoods where tourists, locals and students mingle, offering a panorama of eclectic outings to suit every taste. From restaurants with listed decor to atmospheric bars, not to mention the many specialized bookshops, hidden museums and independent cinemas, this district of the capital is brimming with surprising treasures. While it's hard to know Paris like the back of your hand, the 6th arrondissement alone will always have something to surprise you!
Nuit des Musées 2024 at La Monnaie de Paris: a sports and music marathon
Museum Night takes place throughout France on Saturday, May 18, 2024. To mark the occasion, the Monnaie de Paris is opening its doors free of charge, offering guided or self-guided tours. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 the École des Mines and its Mineralogy Museum in Paris
Museum Night returns to Paris this Saturday, May 18, 2024. Why not take the opportunity to discover the École des Mines and its mineralogy museum? Here's the program for this new edition. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Musée Zadkine in Paris: a nocturnal visit
The Musée Zadkine is taking part in the 20th Nuit des Musées, which takes place this Saturday, May 18, 2024. Come and discover this beautiful, little-known museum, dedicated to the sculptor Ossip Zadkine. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Musée national Eugène Delacroix in Paris
Nuit des Musées returns to the Musée national Eugène Delacroix in Paris. We're off this Saturday, May 18, 2024 to discover this place that's well worth a visit. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 in Paris: an exceptional night at the Musée du Luxembourg
The Musée du Luxembourg is embarking on an exceptional nocturne on Saturday, May 18, 2024, to mark the 20th edition of Nuit des Musées in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Discover the program! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 in Paris: free evening tours of the Museum of the History of Medicine
Museum Night returns to Paris this Saturday, May 18, 2024. For the occasion, the Museum of the History of Medicine opens its doors to you for free nocturnal visits. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Maison d'Auguste Comte in Paris: the program
For the Nuit des Musées, Auguste Comte's museum-apartment invites you to discover its program and immerse yourself in the world of the philosopher and founder of positivism. Join us this Saturday, May 18, 2024, for a new edition rich in discoveries. [Read more]
Gabriel Pierné Square and its sublime cherry blossoms
In the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Square Gabriel Pierné is the place to be in spring. In April, cherry blossom lights up this buccolic spot where you can relax. This little corner of paradise, hidden behind the Institut de France, becomes the scene of a fascinating ephemeral nature, a must-see. [Read more]
La Monnaie de Paris: an unusual cultural and historical institution in Paris
Do you know how coins are made in France? Come and find out by visiting the Monnaie de Paris, the institution that teaches us more about the history of silver and the minting of medals, in a place steeped in history. [Read more]
Musée du Luxembourg: opening hours, prices, access... everything you need to know before visiting the museum
The Musée du Luxembourg, France's leading museum of contemporary art, awaits you for even more exhibitions and cultural events! Located in the heart of Paris' Latin Quarter, this emblematic museum is also steeped in history. Opening hours, access, prices, history... We take stock! [Read more]
The Musée d'Histoire de la Médecine in Paris: a unique showcase of medical curiosities
Curved knives, a hand prosthesis dating back to the 16th century, a trepanning box more than 500 years old, porcelain dentures from the 18th century or the first portable electrocardiograph... all these objects and instruments can be discovered at the incredible Museum of the History of Medicine, nestled at the headquarters of Université Paris Cité. Would you like a tour? [Read more]
Musée Delacroix: a must-see museum for Eugène Delacroix lovers in Paris
Discover the Musée Delacroix, a jewel in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, dedicated to the famous painter Eugène Delacroix. Explore the fascinating history of the museum, from its rescue to its transformation into a cultural space, and immerse yourself in contemporary exhibitions. A must for art and history lovers! [Read more]
Mundolingua, the unusual museum of languages and linguistics in Paris
Lovers of languages and linguistics will want to check out Mundolingua, the unusual museum of languages, language and linguistics. An opportunity to learn all about the world's languages. [Read more]
The sublime Mines Paris library, a hidden treasure in the Jardin du Luxembourg
The sublime Bibliothèque des Mines Paris (PSL), nestled in the historic Hôtel de Vendôme in the Luxembourg Gardens, invites you to take a trip back in time to the 18th century. With over 200,000 documents, the library is open to all. [Read more]
Musée Zadkine: l'Atelier - Museum near the Jardin du Luxembourg
On the outskirts of the Jardin du Luxembourg, the Musée Zadkine in Paris opens its doors free of charge to its permanent collection, all year round, in the heart of a green setting populated by sculptures. Nestled at 100 bis rue d'Assas, the museum is the former home of iconic sculptor Ossip Zadkine, who lived there from 1928 to 1967. [Read more]
Eglise Saint-Sulpice, in the Odéon district - Video
The Eglise Saint-Sulpice is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in Paris, and the second largest church in the city after Notre-Dame-de-Paris. It's well worth an extended detour! [Read more]
The Mazarine Library, France's oldest public library
The Bibliothèque Mazarine is France's oldest public library. And you can visit it! [Read more]
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church, the heart of the Latin Quarter
The beautiful church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés has been through destruction and reconstruction. Fortunately, it's still standing today. And it's one of the last vestiges of Romanesque art in Paris! [Read more]
Monnaie de Paris: a fun-filled 80s evening around the Insert Coin exhibition
Climb into the DeLorean, the Monnaie de Paris takes us back in time to the 1980s! On May 15, 2024, the Monnaie Paris will be hosting a festive evening of fun around the Insert Coin exhibition. [Read more]
Gold, silver and bronze: the history of the Olympic medal unveiled at La Monnaie de Paris
La Monnaie de Paris revisits the history of the Olympic medal with the exhibition D'or, d'argent et de bronze, on view from March 27 to September 22, 2024. [Read more]
The Tiepolos: our photos of the exhibition at the Beaux-Arts de Paris
Something to delight art lovers... Les Beaux-Arts de Paris invites you to discover its latest exhibition, entitled Tiepolo: Invention and Virtuosity in Venice, from March 22 to June 30, 2024. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Giambattista Tiepolo and his sons, through an exceptional collection of drawings and etchings celebrating the Venetian artistic genius of the 18th century. [Read more]
Match, design and sport: a behind-the-scenes look at sport at the Musée du Luxembourg
Victory sometimes comes down to a few things... Like a well-designed shoe. The Musée du Luxembourg looks at the links between sport and design, with the exhibition "Match", on view from March 13 to August 11, 2024. [Read more]
Popular Paris in the 70s: the Roger-Viollet gallery photo exhibition unveiled
Galerie Roger-Viollet plunges us into the working-class Paris of the 70s, with a free photo exhibition on view from March 7 to June 1, 2024. [Read more]
Insert coin: the Monnaie de Paris's playful arcade exhibition
With a coin in hand, plunge into the colorful world of arcades, with the Insert Coin exhibition, presented at the Monnaie de Paris from March 1 to June 30, 2024. [Read more]
Ingres et Delacroix, objets d'artistes: a new exhibition from the Musée Delacroix
The Musée Delacroix brings Ingres and Delacroix face-to-face, in an exhibition that lifts the veil on the artists' intimacy. On view from March 20 to June 10, 2024. [Read more]
Athlètes en Jeux: a photo exhibition of Université Paris Cité's best student athletes
It's possible to be a university student and a top-level athlete! Paris Cité wanted to highlight these intellectual athletes during a photo exhibition in the heart of its premises, thanks to exciting portraits, starting January 22, 2024! [Read more]
The place of the rue de Furstemberg in Paris: a secret spot with a crazy charm
Nestled in the Latin Quarter in Paris, the place of the rue de Furstemberg is a secret place of the capital that attracts photographers. So discreet that it doesn't have a name, this place seduces us by its crazy charm! [Read more]
Restaurants in the 6th arrondissement of Paris: Where to eat in the district? Our best addresses
Looking for a good Left Bank restaurant in Paris's 6th arrondissement? Here are our best addresses, our latest discoveries and our favorites! [Read more]
Treize au Jardin, the hybrid tea room just a stone's throw from the Jardin du Luxembourg
How about a gourmet tearoom a stone's throw from the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris? We take you to Treize au Jardin, a picturesque address where you can enjoy sweet and savoury treats concocted from organic produce. [Read more]
Le Procope unveils its tea room, where good coffee, pastries, ice creams and liqueurs go hand in hand.
Le Procope, the oldest café in Paris, is renewing itself and unveiling new spaces. In fact, the establishment is expanding and now offers a separate, elegantly decorated coffee lounge where you can relax from midday to midnight. Here, you can enjoy good coffee, gourmet pastries and generous ice creams, as well as savoury à la carte dishes, in a cosy atmosphere. [Read more]
Ralph's Coffee, Ralph Lauren's ultra-stylish American café in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Ralph Lauren opens a typically American café on Paris's Boulevard Saint-Germain: Ralph's Coffee. In the heart of a 17th-century mansion, this address elegantly fuses authentic style and exquisite gourmet treats in a wooded setting, punctuated by touches of tartan and crystal chandeliers, where each tasting transports you into the chic, refined world of the fashion label. [Read more]
A gourmet brunch with a children's playroom at Pub Saint-Germain in the Odéon district
Rue de l'Ancienne Comédie, in the 6th arrondissement, the Pub Saint-Germain is the place to be for locals - and everyone else - who come for lunch with colleagues, a drink with friends, a romantic evening in the intimate lounges, or a proper party in the bar's more festive main room. On Sunday lunchtimes, the Pub offers a completely different atmosphere, with a homemade, family-style brunch. [Read more]
Les Deux Magots: legendary café in Paris's Saint-Germain des Près district
At Les Deux Magots, you'll discover a place steeped in history and an ideal setting for a gourmet break on the terrace. Since 1885, this legendary café has welcomed gourmets and art lovers alike. [Read more]
Mademoiselle Angelina, tea room and terrace at the Musée du Luxembourg
Mademoiselle Angelina is the name of Angelina's trendier concept which is waiting for you at the Musée du Luxembourg's tea room. A relaxed atmosphere and a terrace on the edge of the Jardin du Luxembourg await you. You will discover exclusive creations. [Read more]
Treize au jardin's british, colorful and well-balanced brunch recipes
Fresh, seasoned produce, cooked with love: if you had to sum up brunch at Treize au Jardin, the tearoom set up opposite the Jardin du Luxembourg, that's surely what you'd say. [Read more]
Madame Cacao by Christelle Brua, a gourmet chocolate shop
Christelle Brua has opened a chocolate boutique in Paris called Madame Cacao. Head pastry chef at the Elysée Palace until 2022, and voted Best Pastry Chef of the Year 3 times, she's sure to have some delicious surprises in store for us. [Read more]
Chez Mona, the café committed to the cause of women next to the Luxembourg Gardens
In the heart of the Cité Audacieuse, a place committed to women on rue de Vaugirard, a stone's throw from the Jardins du Luxembourg, you will find Chez Mona, a bright and very pleasant café where you can come for a coffee, a snack, a drink, lunch, work... [Read more]
Jugetsudo, chic and sober Japanese tea salon and boutique in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
The Jugetsudo tea boutique, which doubles as a tea room, invites you to discover a wide range of Japanese teas and sweet creations with delicate Japanese flavors. [Read more]
Tea Time at the Lutetia by Nicolas Guercio
It's Tea Time! Head to the Hotel Lutetia in the Saint-Germain restaurant to discover the delicious and gourmet Tea Time imagined by Nicolas Guercio. [Read more]
Benchy : the coffee shop dedicated to sandos in the 6th district of Paris
The sando, this famous Japanese sandwich, can now be enjoyed in the 6th arrondissement of Paris thanks to the opening of the Benchy coffee shop. In savory or sweet version, you won't be able to resist it, all accompanied by a tasty matcha latte! [Read more]
Mille & Un: Korean bakery, patisserie and tea room in Paris
If you love culinary journeys, then head for Mille & Un. Opening in 2019 in Paris's 6th arrondissement, this delicious Korean bakery and patisserie also doubles as a tea room. Would you like a tour? [Read more]
Le Pont Traversé, the excellent gluten-free coffee shop
Le Pont Traversé is the name of this delicious coffee shop with its historic facade in Paris's 6th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Jardins du Luxembourg. Take a moment to savor a gluten-free pastry, a plant-based drink or a fresh, homemade, seasonal dish. [Read more]
Restaurant Patrol Paris, the gourmet brunch brasserie
Looking for a comforting address for a cheap brunch in Paris? Head for Patrol, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens. Set on two floors with a terrace, this beautiful brasserie offers a lovely summer menu and brunch all week long. [Read more]
Pierre Hermé's gourmet boxes for delivery: tea-time or breakfast at home!
For an ultra gourmet breakfast or tea time at home, we opt for Pierre Hermé's gourmet boxes, filled with good things and available for delivery! [Read more]
Tipana, the new pastry shop with oriental influences
Tipana is the new pastry shop that has just opened in Saint-Germain-des-Prés and that gives pride of place to the great classics of French pastry, revisited with a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern twist. [Read more]
Le Salon de thé Fou de Pâtisserie, brunch and tea time every day
Lovers of good pastries and culinary know-how, hello! Fou de Pâtisserie has opened its first tea room in Paris in the 6th arrondissement. You can go there to taste the beautiful pastries of our pastry chefs but also to have a tea time every day and at any time. [Read more]
Café Pavane: Manon Hévin's restaurant and tea room
Facing the Jardin du Luxembourg, Café Pavane is the first tea room from Manon Hévin, daughter of Jean-Paul Hévin. For this gourmet address, she imagined a little cocoon featuring Russian-inspired dishes and the emblematic cakes of her dad, the famous MOF chocolatier. Here, at last, is an ideal place to enjoy Jean-Paul Hévin's Cheesecake Mazaltov, Pomme de terre and Longchamp chocolat! [Read more]
Brunch at the Hotel Lutetia in Paris
The Lutetia, an emblematic hotel on Paris's Left Bank, recently reopened its doors and offers a hearty, tasty brunch every Sunday in its l'Orangerie restaurant. [Read more]
La Fabrique Cookies opens a new store on the left bank
La Fabrique Cookies is coming to the Left Bank with a new store, in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. [Read more]
The House of Mochi in Paris 6e
La Maison du Mochi has opened its very first store in the heart of the 6th arrondissement. You can enjoy the famous Japanese balls for tea time. [Read more]
Struck by Bloom: the confidential café-bar of the Monnaie de Paris
Want to discover a new discreet and friendly place where you can eat and drink at any time of the day? For that, go to Frappé par Bloom, the confidential café-bar of the Monnaie de Paris! [Read more]
Sim Drivers : our test of the first car simulation center in Paris - promo code
Sim Drivers is the very first car simulation center in the capital, in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, offering you to wake up the racing driver in you, on a virtual circuit, since January 12th 2023. Ready to become the king of Formula 1? We have a promo code for you! [Read more]
Virtual CenteR, the futuristic VR center just a stone's throw from Montparnasse
Attention virtual reality fans! Virtual CenteR, located in the 6th arrondissement a stone's throw from Montparnasse, offers a whole host of VR activities for young and old alike. It's the perfect opportunity for families and friends to get to grips with a new leisure activity that's all the rage in Paris. [Read more]
Prescription Cocktail Club: cutting-edge creations in a mystical, theatrical bar in Paris
For mixology enthusiasts, Prescription Cocktail Club is the place to be in Paris's 6th arrondissement. This chic, mystical bar serves up cutting-edge creations in a theatrical setting. [Read more]
La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels: an anachronistic wine bar in Paris
La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels is a timeless wine bar in the Latin Quarter, just a stone's throw from the Marché Saint-Germain. Here, you'll discover a passionate address that caters for all budgets, while bringing together Parisians of today and yesteryear in the love of oenology. [Read more]
Monsieur Le Zinc: the self-service beer and wine bar
If you dream of filling your glass via old gas pumps, then quickly discover the concept of Monsieur Le Zinc, nestled in the 6th arrondissement of the capital. [Read more]
We call it Flamenco, the exceptional Spanish dance show in Paris
Flamenco fans, you're in for a treat, as an authentic Spanish dance show comes to the capital. A true immersion in Spanish culture, for one evening! [Read more]
Montaigne, Les Essais, the extended one-man show at Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse
"Montaigne, Les Essais" runs at the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse until June 8, 2024. The one-man show is an adaptation of Montaigne's Les Essais, performed by Hervé Briaux. [Read more]
Corneille's Le Menteur, Marion Bierry's successful adaptation at the Théâtre de Poche
Corneille's "Le Menteur" returns to the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse from April 18 to June 28, 2024, following the success of the previous season. Marion Bierry's critically acclaimed adaptation and staging promise a Corneille classic like you've never seen before. [Read more]
Le Lucernaire: a cinema-theatre and restaurant in the Montparnasse district
Cinema, theater, bar or restaurant... they're all at Le Lucernaire! If you're in the mood for something a little out of the ordinary, head for the 6th arrondissement of Paris, where art meets art in all its forms. [Read more]
Le jeu de l'amour et du hasard, Marivaux's play at the Lucernaire
Le jeu de l'amour et du hasard runs at Le Lucernaire until June 2, 2024. Following its success since its first performance on January 24, 2024, the play, directed by Frédéric Cherboeuf, has been extended. [Read more]
The Comédie-Française, a theatrical institution in Paris
The Comédie Francaise, founded over three centuries ago, is a French cultural institution. Since 1799, it has been located in the heart of Paris, at the Palais-Royal station in the 1st arrondissement. [Read more]
Claire Chazal: Ma bibliothèque idéale at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse
Claire Chazal, in Ma bibliothèque idéale, reads every Monday from March 25 to July 1 2024 at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse. She shares her literary favorites during a reading session. [Read more]
In Miyazaki's dreams: a concert in the clouds at MPAA/Saint-Germain
This spring, the melodies of Hayao Miyazaki's films will resound in the small MPAA/Saint-Germain hall in Paris's 6th arrondissement, thanks to the Izanami duo formed by Marie Ishii and Guillaume Masson. [Read more]
Jazz à Saint-Germain-des-Prés 2024 Festival: Stacey Kent, Shani Diluka... the program
The Festival Jazz à Saint-Germain-des-Prés is back in Paris from May 13 to 20, 2024, with a new and 23rd edition packed with concerts and very jazzy discoveries! On the program? Stacey Kent, Shani Diluka and Fred Hersch. [Read more]
What to do in Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Odéon: Our tips and best addresses
Off to conquer Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Odéon district? Prepare for your expedition by taking a look at these great Parisian addresses that will help you make the most of your wanderings! [Read more]
Why not take a stroll around the Latin Quarter, the Pantheon and Saint-Michel? Here you'll find the best tips and addresses in the area! [Read more]
What to do in Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Odéon: Our tips and best addresses
What to do around Saint-Michel, the Pantheon and the Latin Quarter: Our tips and best addresses
