Saint-Germain, a central district steeped in history Whether at midday or midnight, the streets of the Saint Germain district are always filled with life. You will love this district where good cheer prevails. Finding an apartment for short-term rental is the perfect way to get the most out of the area. An area that has inspired many artists Many artists have walked the streets of this neighborhood, many singers have sung its praises, and every street here has a million stories to tell. Rue des Canettes, popular with student youth for many centuries, is well known for its little bars and cafés where people drink up before moving on to the latest cellar bars playing jazz music. And although Saint Germain may have lost some of its village feel, many streets and passageways remain, su..
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St Germain
Saint-Germain, a central district steeped in history Whether at midday or midnight, the streets of the Saint Germain district are always filled with life. You will love this district where good cheer prevails. Finding an apartment for short-term rental is the perfect way to get the most out of the area. An area that has inspired many artists Many artists have walked the streets of this neighborhood, many singers have sung its praises, and every street here has a million stories to tell. Rue des Canettes, popular with student youth for many centuries, is well known for its little bars and cafés where people drink up before moving on to the latest cellar bars playing jazz music. And although Saint Germain may have lost some of its village feel, many streets and passageways remain, such as Cour du Commerce Saint André, which has been around since 1735 and is home to Le Procope, the oldest café in France. A very strong cultural heritage History is with you every step of the way: as you walk down Rue de l’École de Médecine, you might be interested to know that you are walking on a former Gallo-Roman track. You can also see a large plaque erected in honor of Sarah Bernhardt in the place where a gate to the Couvent des Cordeliers stood, an establishment of which only the dining hall remains. Of the immense Abbaye Saint Germain des Prés, founded by the Merovingian king, Childebert I, only the church and its charming little square remain. This is extremely interesting as it dates back to the 11th and 12th centuries. The paintings in the nave and all around the chancel are the work of Hippolyte Flandrin, a student of Ingres. You can admire the neoclassical Odéon theater, built in the 18th century for the Théâtre Français, and which witnessed the student revolt of May 1968. The Palais du Luxembourg, your haven of greenery, isn't too far away. Transportation and amenities to make your trip easier Plenty of buses criss-cross the district and there are several metro stations not too far apart so that your visit won't be tiring. Whether you decide to sit down for a full meal or just a snack, you will find businesses open to satisfy your hunger. To visit the Saint Germain district and make the most of your trip to Paris, we have a range of apartments to rent in the area.