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Saint Germain Des Pres
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France
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6th arrondissement of Paris
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About Saint Germain Des Pres
It is an administrative quarter, one of the four in the arronidissement. It sits near the church of the former Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres. Once a meeting location for artists, writers and philosophers the area today is now a popular tourist spot. It is one of the best shopping destinations in the city.
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- The quarter has numerous venues to explore and many opportunities for refreshment and bar-hopping. One will find cafes, brasseries, bars, and restaurants flourish, including the famous Cafe de Flore, Les Deux Magots. You will also find art galleries, antique stores, theatres and cinemas, and street markets.
- The famous theatre the Odeon or Theatre de l'Odeon is an 18th century landmark. It was inaugurated in 1782 by Queen Marie-Antoinette. It is still active today and hosts many entertainers and groups.
- The Abbey of Saint-Germain is located at the corner of boulevard Saint-Germain and rue Bonaparte. It was founded in the 6th century by the Merovingian king, Childebert I, and the bishop of Paris, Saint-Germain. It is a beautiful church that one must visit.
- The National Museum of Eugene Delacroix is committed to showcasing the memorabilia, works, exhibiting pictures of the great French painter Eugene Delacroix. It is set in the apartment that he lived in, until his death in 1863, which makes it even more appealing.
- Another distinct venue is the Le Bon Marche. Founded in 1852 by Aristide and Marguerite Boucicaut, the department store was the first of its kind in Paris. It was an innovative and trendy spot in its time but now the store offers high end brands like Kenzo, Givency, Marc Jacobs, and plenty others.
- The Musee de Mineralogie is a hidden gem among other popular venues. It is unique and surprisingly obscure considering its history dating back to 1783, with a vast collection of 100,000 mineral specimens!
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