Saint-Germain-des-Prés Station

This footbridge connects the Louvre to the Saint-Germain area. Sketchers, painters and photographers flock here for its view of the Seine River.

Originally built as a Benedictine abbey in the 6th century, Saint-Germain-des-Prés is the oldest large church in Paris. It is also a registered historic landmark.

Get in some reading next to the magnificent Medicis Fountain, work on your tan on one of the green chairs, watch tennis players volleying a ball, or see a Tai Chi class. This sumptuous garden holds a special place in every Parisian's heart.

When it comes to shopping, you can't go wrong at the main commercial street on the Rive Gauche. You won't miss any of the good deals if you spend some time walking the street from Les Deux Magots to Montparnasse Tower.

The internationally famous pastry shop that specializes in macaroons. While they are virtually impossible to resist, you may also be tempted by their other sweet treats like licorice mille-feuille cake, rose-flavored Religieuse pastry or rose-raspberry Saint Honoré.

Having lunch in the Art Deco room at Café de Flore is like taking a bite out of the literary legacy left by Boris Vian, Albert Camus and Ernest Hemingway. No trip to this area is complete without a stop at this spot.

There was a time here when you would have run into Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir deep in discussion. This legendary Saint Germain literary café is now a hot spot for movie stars.

“Punny” names like Say Cheese, Coquine Saint-Jacques (Saucy Scallops) and Sea Chic are not the only things that make this beloved Parisian crepe joint a hit. But most of all, it's about the quality of their mouthwatering organic ingredients.