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History. The current 6th arrondissement, dominated by the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés —founded in the 6th century—was the heart of the Catholic Church 's power in Paris for centuries, hosting many religious institutions. The Luxembourg Palace on the Rue de Vaugirard houses the Senate.
Le 6earrondissement de Paris se situe au centre de la ville, sur la rive gauche de la Seine . Aux termes de l'article R2512-1 du Code général des collectivités territoriales (partie réglementaire), il porte également le nom d'« arrondissement du Luxembourg » 1, mais cette appellation est rarement employée dans la vie courante.
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- Breakfast at Les Deux Magots. Les Deux Magots café was first established in 1812 at Rue de Buci and later moved in 1873 to its present location. The café is well known for its famous past patrons from the arts, literature and intellectuals.
- Discover Place de Furstemberg. This tiny area in the heart of the Saint Germain neighbourhood is a gem! A tiny square with 2 towering trees sitting in the middle of a quiet street is one of the most romantic areas in Paris.
- Visit Musée National Eugène Delacroix. Visit one of Paris’ smallest museums – Musee National Eugene-Delacroix. You can visit the home, private garden and studio of the famous French artist, Eugène Delacroix to see his work.
- Admire the Beaux-Arts de Paris. You’ll easily notice some impressive buildings located along rue Bonaparte to Quai Malaquais and these belong to the historic Beaux-Arts de Paris – a French school dedicated to fine arts.
This is one of the most emblematic districts of Paris and one of the tourists’ favorite places for a stroll, a coffee, or dining out. The 6th Arrondissement is divided into 4 neighborhoods: Monnaie, Odéon, Notre-Dame-des-Champs, and Saint-Germain-des-Près.
Unsurprisingly, visitors find it one of the most romantic and appealing areas of Paris, but so do the Parisians themselves and for many years now the 6ème (as it is known in French) has been home to artists, writers, designers, intellectuals and the chicest of the chic.
The 6th arrondissement of Paris is one of the 20 arrondissements of the capital city of France. In spoken French, it is referred to as le sixième. The arrondissement, called Luxembourg in a reference to the seat of the Senate and its garden, is situated on the Rive Gauche of the River Seine.
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