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7 highlights you should not miss in the 7th arrondissement of Paris By Mathilde Le Bault de La Morinière On May 16, 2014 · Add Comment

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Located on Left Bank, or as a Parisian would say the ‘Rive Gauche’, the 7th arrondissement is set in the heart of Paris. Many of Paris’ most beautiful landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Ecole Militaire and the Hotel des Invalides call the 7th home but do not forget to explore the neighbourhood itself, as it is one of the most beautiful areas in Paris. In this article, we have compiled 7 highlights that you should not miss, welcome to the 7th arondissement!

#1 Unforgettable restaurants The 7th arrondissement is famous for its excellent cafés and restaurants. For a truly unique experience, you should head to the top floor of the Eiffel Tower where you will find Le Jules Vernes! This iconic restaurant not only boasts some of the best views of Paris, but also serves the tastiest cuisine. Be sure to make a reservation!

This also goes for the exquisite L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon on the Rue Montalembert. The big idea is small plates of exquisite, inventive gourmet food of some of the best that French cuisine has to offer. Don’t miss the warm Chartreuse soufflé!

#2 Delightful food stores The 7th arrondissement is famous for its fine selection of food stores and you wouldn’t have a truly Parisian experience if you didn’t go to some amazing food markets. Rue Cler is a cute market street filled with little food stores and stalls selling fresh produce. Right next to Rue Cler, MarieAnne Cantin runs one of the very best cheese shops in Paris. It is a must-visit establishment for serious food lovers.

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The Saxe-Breteuil Market on the Place de Breteuil is one of the most beautiful food markets in Paris. You can shop for fresh produce and flowers with the Eiffel Tower rising in the background.

#3 A Shopping Paradise The 7th arrondissement is filled with beautiful shops around every corner. There is a lovely range of fashion boutiques, from couturier to new designers where elegant Parisian ladies thoughtfully arrange and renew their wardrobes. Don’t forget to check out the many little shops that specialise in home decor items and lovely linens, perfect for gifts to take home. One of our favourite shopping spot in Paris is le Bon Marché. The food hall is excellent featuring everything from foie gras, patés and oysters to sushi and tandoori. The beauty counters offer brands rarely found elsewhere, but above all, Le Bon Marche has the best selection of young designers. Here you will find Claudie Pierlot, APC, See by Chloe and many more… and if you are unsuccessful in finding anything to wear, the gorgeous escalators and the architecture of Le Bon Marche itself is well worth the visit. For our top tips on where to shop click here.

#4 Top Museums and Galleries The 7th arrondissement also holds some of Paris’ best museums, including the Musée d’Orsay and Rodin Museum. The Musée d’Orsay is perhaps the best-known Parisian museum after The Louvre. Located in a former train station, the Musée d’Orsay offers a feast of 19th-century art and a world famous collection of Impressionist and post-impressionists paintings in an unforgettable setting.

The Musée Rodin is one of Paris’ most peaceful and romantic museums. Located in an 18th-century mansion with private gardens, this is where the artist August Rodin lived and worked, the museum contains many of the artist’s famous sculptures… Do not leave without seeing Rodin’s masterpiece, The Thinker, in deep contemplation within the beautiful rose gardens.

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#5 Amazing walks and parks There’s nothing quite like exploring Paris on foot. The 7th arrondissement features some beautiful parks that make for amazing walks. The Champs de Mars is one of the most famous parks in Paris where you’ll find the Eiffel Tower in the centre. But, you really should go for a walk on Les Berges of Paris. Les Berges is an amazing new green space project on the banks of the Seine betweenThe Musée d’Orsay and the Pont de l’Alma. Here you’ll find different park spaces, a public garden, great terraces to enjoy a drink and even some floating greenhouses!

#6 Beautiful bridges The 7th arrondissement also boasts some of Paris’ most beautiful bridges across the Seine River, such as the Pont de l’Alma, Pont d’Iéna and our favourite, the magnificent Pont Alexandre III.The Pont Alexandre III or Alexander III Bridge is Paris’s most sumptuous bridge, ornamented with fine sculpture work, adding its own charm to an already beautiful site.

#7 The political heart of the country Along the Seine, the 7th arrondissement of Paris is a nerve centre of French politics, you will find the Assemblée Nationale, which is the French Parliament, and the Hôtel Matignon which is the official residence of the Prime Minister of France. Do not forget to marvel at the architecture of the beautiful ministries. Our favourite is the Quai d’Orsay, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

By staying in the 7th arrondissement you’ll never lack things to see and do! Whether you are travelling for business or for a holiday, AvenueStory has the right chic apartment to make you feel at home in Paris and London. TAGGED WITH →

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