What to do in Paris’s 6th and 7th arrondissements
Curated by Stephen MartinThe 6th (Saint‑Germain/Luxembourg) and 7th (Eiffel/Invalides) arrondissements are two of Paris’s most appealing left‑bank neighborhoods. The 6th is classic Paris: literary cafés, narrow streets, art galleries and the calm Luxembourg Gardens. The 7th is more monumental: museums, the Eiffel Tower, elegant avenues and leafy markets. Together they make an ideal combination for culture, good food, relaxed promenades and iconic views.
Places & Activities
Luxembourg Gardens (Jardin du Luxembourg)
Stroll, picnic, watch model sailboats, visit the Medici Fountain and the Gardens’ flowerbeds.
Great for morning or late afternoon.
Café de Flore
Iconic café known for its literary history.
Good for people‑watching and a café au lait.
Les Deux Magots
Touristy but iconic café with literary history.
Good for people‑watching and a café au lait.
La Palette
Smaller neighborhood café.
Good for people‑watching and a café au lait.
Musée du Luxembourg
Museum with temporary exhibitions.
Musée National Eugène Delacroix
Small, atmospheric museum.
Le Comptoir du Relais
Mid‑range/classic dining option.
Reservations recommended.
Brasserie Lipp
Mid‑range/classic dining option.
Eiffel Tower & Champ de Mars
Iconic views, photo spots, picnic area.
Book tickets in advance to avoid long lines.
Musée d’Orsay
World‑class Impressionist and post‑Impressionist collections.
A must for art lovers.
Musée Rodin
Sculpture garden and museum.
The garden is relaxing and lovely for photos.
Musée du Quai Branly − Jacques Chirac
Non‑European art and ethnographic collections.
Plus a striking garden.
Marché Saxe‑Bretteuil
Great open market.
Open certain days.
Café Constant
Mid‑range dining option.
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