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Situated on the Rive Gauche—the "Left" bank of the River Seine—this central arrondissement, which includes the historical aristocratic neighbourhood of Faubourg Saint-Germain, contains a number of French national institutions, among them the National Assembly and numerous government ministries.
Located on the Rive Gauche, or Left Bank, the 7th arrondissement is set in the heart of Paris, offering the perfect mix of the city’s grandest sites combined with the village-like atmosphere of this quintessentially Parisian neighborhood.
The City of Paris is divided into twenty arrondissements municipaux, administrative districts, more simply referred to as arrondissements (pronounced [aʁɔ̃dismɑ̃] ⓘ). These are not to be confused with departmental arrondissements, which subdivide the larger French departments.
- The Eiffel Tower. Skip the long lines at the Eiffel Tower. It is by far the most recognized and loved symbol of Paris. The enduring Eiffel Tower was built to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution and to be the centerpiece of the 1889 International Expo.
- Musée d'Orsay. The main gallery at Musée d'Orsay. Musée d'Orsay vies with the Louvre for the title of top museum in Paris, and it's our personal favorite.
- Le Cinq Codet. Art Deco styling at Le Cinq Codet. Our first hotel of choice in the 7th Arrondissement is this luxury hotel with a modern twist. The most-definitely Art Deco building started life as a France Telecom building but, in 2014, was completed restored and renovated into a chic hotel.
- Rue Saint-Dominique. Food shopping on Rue Saint-Dominique. Photo by Mark Craft. Rue St-Dominique is the spine of the 7th Arrondissement, arcing through the quartier and connecting three of its iconic monuments — from Musée d'Orsay in east, passing by Hotel des Invalides, and ending up at Champ de Mars and the Eiffel Tower in the west.
- The 20th-century pharmacy. If you want to step back in time, visit the pharmacy at 54 avenue de la Bourdonnais. The staff there won’t mind you popping in for a look if you smile and say bonjour.
- The doorways of rue de Varenne. During my time in the seventh, I imagine I walked down every single street in the district. And – as a huge fan of Paris doorways – I feel confident to rank the rue de Varenne as the best street in all of Paris for its doors.
- Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Did you know that the Virgin Mary is said to have made an appearance in Paris? Several appearances, in fact.
- Deyrolle taxidermy shop. I’d been in Paris for years before I stumbled upon this gem. Deyrolle is quite deceptive because from the street level it looks like an ordinary shop, but once you head upstairs you’re met with lions, tigers, bears … you name it.
Mar 1, 2015 · After spending time in the narrow, winding streets of the Marais or Latin Quarter, the 7 th arrondissement’s grand monuments, wide boulevards and vast open lawns can be a real visual breath of fresh air. But what horror for the feet!
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The arrondissement of Paris is an arrondissement of France in the Île-de-France region. It covers exactly the commune and department of Paris. Its population is 2,190,327 (2016), and its area is 105.4 km 2 (40.7 sq mi). [2]
