The village-like charms, excellent boutiques, cafés and pretty streets that you’ll discover in the 7th arrondissement between the Champ de Mars gardens and the Esplanade des Invalides makes this our favorite neighborhood in Paris.
Most of our apartments are located nearby, where you’ll experience the authentic Parisian lifestyle that we love. Enjoy strolling along the Rue Saint Dominique and Rue de Grenelle, both lined with lovely shops, restaurants and cafés. Be sure to walk up and down the small cross streets as you explore this neighborhood.
Don’t miss visiting the famous Rue Cler market street in the 7th arrondissement. We think you’ll fall in love with the charms of this neighborhood just as we have! Rue Cler has a wonderful selection of food shops, including Davoli (fabulous Italian delicatessen), La Sablaise Poissonnerie (one of the finest fish merchants in Paris), several fruit and vegetable shops, our favorite cheese shops, Oliviers & Company (lovely olive oils), Le Repaire de Bacchus wine store, A la Mère de Famille Chocolatier, Famille Mary Miel et Nature (natural shop specializing in honey) and many more. Be guided by an expert and taste many of the delicious treasures this area has to offer with our 7th Neighborhood Gourmet Food Tour gaining the insider’s knowledge you’ll need to really experience the taste of Paris. (We will talk more about Rue Cler in the Best Open-Air Markets and Food Shopping Streets in another Paris section.)
Location: 7th arrondissement, Village-like neighborhood between Champ de Mars gardens and Esplanade des Invalides
Métro: Ecole Militaire (8), La Tour-Maubourg (8)
