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7th arrondissement
Paris’ most famous monument, the Eiffel Tower, stands here along with the Musee d’Orsay, Ecole Militaire and Invalides. Yet, except for the bustling areas around the main tourist attractions, it is actually one of Paris’ calmest arrondissements.
Apart from a small handful of restaurants and bars between the Champs de Mars and Invalides, the area is dedicated to government buildings and other institutions such as UNESCO. The remainder is purely residential.
The avenues towards the 6th bordering the 7th are livelier, but otherwise the area is quiet and airy, with wide tree-lined avenues and the striking Esplanades des Invalides and Champs de Mars.
Properties
Essentially Haussmann and 1930's architecture, these exclusive residential areas of the 7th are tranquil, clean and very bourgeois. Property prices are at a premium as this arrondissement offers some of the most prestigious Parisian addresses.
Apartments are essentially family orientated with several bedrooms, large receptions and good light - although studios and maids’ rooms can be found. The streets get narrower as you approach the river without losing any of their elegance.
Ten things you should do in the 5th Arrondissement
- Those looking for a unique experience at the Eiffel Tower whilst avoiding the hordes of tourists should look no further than the Jules Verne. The restaurant on the second floor offers stunning views, great cuisine, and a private lift for restaurant patrons.
- Visit L'Eglise du Dôme, part of Les Invalides, and pay homage to one of France's most well recognized figures at the tomb of Napoleon.
- Be captivated by both the personal work and art collection of Auguste Rodin at the Musee Rodin.
- Picking up where the Louvre leaves off; discovering the Musee d'Orsay is a spectacular way to experience one of the largest displays of Impressionist art in the world.
- Wander up Avenue Rapp to admire no.29 which was designed by architect Jules Lavirotte. In 1901 it won the Paris city design of the year award.
- Antique lovers should head over to rue de Beaune and rue de Verneuil which is like stepping back in time. Browse the many antique shops and galleries displaying century old treasures.
- For an alternative perspective of the City of Light, look no further than Les Egouts de Paris. A tour of the Parisian sewer system is a unique and interesting way to learn more about the infrastructure of the city.
- Enjoy a glass of wine at dusk at L'Esplanade at the corner of rue de Grenelle and rue Fabert while watching the sun set over the golden dome of Les Invalides.
- Unwind from the stress of the big city by strolling through the Jardin de Babylone. Relax in this beautiful orchard after a long day touring the city.
- Don’t miss one of the most impressive bridges in Paris: Le Pont Alexandre III. Sporting sculptures of cherubs, the nymphs Seine and Neva, a Pegasus, and four golden statues it celebrates friendship between France and Russia.
