When you stay in the 1st arrondissement, you're surrounded by a whirlwind of Parisian history, art, and culture. Located right along the banks of the beautiful Seine, the district is home to the world-renowned Louvre Museum and stunning Tuileries Garden. It also features the Palais-Royal's breathtaking 17th-century arcades, where Le Grand Vefour once gathered the most interesting thinkers and artists of the day. Guided tours of the district's most famous monuments abound, along with bar crawls through Hemingway's drinking haunts. Steeped in so much beauty and historical significance, it's no wonder that flats available in the 1st arrondissement are among the most coveted in the entire city.

Renting an accommodation in the 1st arrondissement of Paris puts you right on the doorstep of the capital's most popular attractions. You'll be a stone's throw away from the sprawling and world-famous Louvre Museum, home to the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. There's also the Orangerie Museum, where you can take in beautiful works of French Impressionism, including Monet's famous Water Lilies. Not to mention the River Seine, where you can walk past the bustling stalls of Parisian booksellers and artists, or stop for an espresso in one of the many charming cafes dotting the bank. You won't be too far from the fashionable Marais district or the historic Latin Quarter, home to the legendary Notre Dame. Between a stroll through the sculptures at Tuileries Garden and a visit to Le Palais Royal, you'll start to get a feel for why this quintessentially Parisian district is so loved by expats and locals alike. To get a taste of the real heart and soul of the City of Lights, check out Paris Attitude's handpicked list of available flats in the 1st arrondissement.