Best Paris-Saint-Germain-des-Prés holiday apartments

Saint-Germain-des-Prés lies on the Left Bank of Seine, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris and has a long and famous tradition of attracting artists and intellectuals. The atmosphere has changed a little but it is still one of the most enjoyable neighbourhoods in Paris and with a holiday apartment in Saint-Germain-des-Prés you could soon be joining the locals in their favourite Cafe terraces. Renting your holiday apartment in Saint-Germain-des-Prés from 9flats allows you to live alongside the locals, within their community. In this way you can develop a much deeper appreciation for their culture than would be possible if you were staying in a tourist hotel. Indeed, your holiday accommodation in Saint-Germain-des-Prés provides an authentic experience of Paris that is much like couchsurfing in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, but at the same time offers a far greater degree of comfort and privacy in your own room or apartment.

Getting to know the area from your holiday apartment in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Saint-Germain-des-Prés can trace its history right back to the 6th century. The Benedictine Abbey of St-Germain-des-Prés is the oldest church in Paris and contains the tomb of Rene Descartes. In the 19th century it became a haunt for artists like Manet and writers such as Georges Sand and Balzac, giving the area its artistic and intellectual reputation. In the years after World War II, Saint-Germain-des-Prés became a hot bed of new philosophy, avant-garde theatre, art and music. Sartre, Picasso, Beckett and De Beauvoir all frequented the area.

Exploring from your holiday accommodation in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Saint-Germain-des-Prés is a very central area of Paris. It is bordered to the west by the Eiffel tower district, to the north by the Seine, to the east the Latin Quarter and the Jardin du Luxembourg to the south. Nowadays the atmosphere has changed somewhat from its intellectual heyday but it is still a vibrant and interesting community. It is now one of the more upscale Paris neighbourhoods and is ideal for those looking for a holiday apartment in Paris that is convenient for all the sights but still retains its own identity. Here you will find elegant Parisian matrons in Dior and Vuitton and the artistic atmosphere remains with some excellent museums, galleries and museums. There is also a maze of narrow streets with restaurants and bars to suit all tastes.

Choosing a different Paris district

For those who enjoy the Rive Gauche atmosphere of Paris, a holiday apartment in Sorbonne is ideal. Just to the east of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, this university neighbourhood if full of cheap restaurants, cafes and bars and has a relaxing, laid back atmosphere. The sights are easily reached too, with Notre Dame just to the north on the Seine. Sorbonne is another area where you can enjoy a typically Parisian experience, with a wealth of pavement cafes and an interesting local population that makes people watching a distinct pleasure. At 9flats we have fantastic local accommodation for less than the price of a standard hotel room, so book now for the best Paris deals.