Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris

Name: Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Address: Paris, France

#1072 among attractions in Paris

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Saint-Germain-des-Prés is one of the four administrative quarters of the 6th arrondissement of Paris, France, located around the church of the former Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Its official borders are the River Seine on the north, the rue des Saints-Pères on the west, between the rue de Seine and rue Mazarine on the east, and the rue du Four on the south. Residents of the quarter are known as Germanopratins. ()

Local name: Quartier Saint-Germain-des-Prés Area: 69.68 acres (0.1089 mi²)Coordinates: 48°51'16"N, 2°20'1"E

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Saint-Germain-des-Prés – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of Saint-Sulpice, Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Monnaie de Paris, Musée national Eugène Delacroix.

~1270 ftS
Vast church with a facade by Servandoni
Church of Saint-Sulpice, Paris
7 min walk • The Church of Saint-Sulpice is a grand Roman Catholic church nestled in the heart of Paris, France. Known for its impressive dimensions, the church is only slightly smaller than Notre-Dame and is considered the second-largest church in the city.
~110 ftNW
Gothic architecture, Monastery, Romanesque architecture
Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris's vibrant 6th arrondissement, the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés stands as a testament to the city's rich ecclesiastical history. A pinnacle of religious and cultural significance, this storied abbey, founded in the 6th century, is one...
~1510 ftNE
Museum, Architecture, Specialty museum
Monnaie de Paris, Paris
8 min walk • The Monnaie de Paris is a government-owned institution responsible for producing France's coins. Founded in AD 864 with the Edict of Pistres, it is the world's oldest continuously running minting institution.
~410 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Musée national Eugène Delacroix, Paris
2 min walk • The Musée national Eugène Delacroix, also known as the Musée Delacroix, is an art museum dedicated to painter Eugène Delacroix and located in the 6th arrondissement at 6, rue de Furstenberg, Paris, France. It is open daily except Tuesday; an admission fee is charged.
~1410 ftSW
Nightlife, Cinema
L'Arlequin, Paris
7 min walk • The Arlequin is a cinema in Paris, noted for its spacious modernist main theatre and its former role as a showcase of Soviet film.
~1240 ftSW
Square
Saint-Sulpice, Paris
6 min walk • Place Saint Sulpice is a large public square, dominated on its eastern side by the Church of Saint-Sulpice. It was built in 1754 as a tranquil garden in the Latin Quarter of the 6th arrondissement of Paris.
~1300 ftSW
Theater
Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier, Paris
7 min walk • The Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier is a theatre located at 21, rue du Vieux-Colombier, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It was founded in 1913 by the theatre producer and playwright Jacques Copeau.
~1440 ftNE
Street
Rue de Nesle, Paris
7 min walk • Rue de Nesle is a street in Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the 6e arrondissement of Paris, France.
~1560 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Galerie Kamel Mennour, Paris
8 min walk • Galerie Kamel Mennour is a Parisian contemporary art gallery owned and directed by Kamel Mennour.
~1550 ftS
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Mundolingua, Paris
8 min walk • Mundolingua is a museum situated in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. Its purpose is to present information, objects and documents relating to language, linguistic diversity and linguistics to the general public.
~230 ftSW
Square
Place Jean-Paul-Sartre-et-Simone-de-Beauvoir, Paris
2 min walk • Place Jean-Paul-Sartre-et-Simone-de-Beauvoir is a square in Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, France.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint-Germain-des-Prés?

Nearby attractions include Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris (1 min walk), Place Jean-Paul-Sartre-et-Simone-de-Beauvoir, Paris (2 min walk), Musée national Eugène Delacroix, Paris (2 min walk), Rue Bonaparte, Paris (3 min walk).

How to get to Saint-Germain-des-Prés by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint-Germain-des-Prés:

Bus

Saint-Germain-des-Prés • Lines: 39, 63, 86, 87, 95, N01, N02, N12, N13, Verte (2 min walk)
Bonaparte - Saint-Germain • Lines: 70, 96, N12, N13 (4 min walk)

Metro

Saint-Germain-des-Prés • Lines: 4 (2 min walk)
Mabillon • Lines: 10 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Louvre • Lines: Batobus (11 min walk)
Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (15 min walk)

Train

Musée d'Orsay (14 min walk)
Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (15 min walk)