Faubourg Saint-Germain, Paris

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Faubourg Saint-Germain is a historic district of Paris, France. The Faubourg has long been known as the favourite home of the French high nobility and hosts many aristocratic hôtels particuliers. It is currently part of the 7th arrondissement of Paris. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°51'23"N, 2°19'24"E

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Palais-Bourbon (Saint Thomas d'Aquin)Paris France

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

Nearby attractions include: Musée d'Orsay, Musée Rodin, Le Bon Marché, Musée de la Légion d'honneur.

~1550 ftNE
Masterpieces of 19th- and 20th-century art
Musée d'Orsay, Paris
8 min walk • The Musée d'Orsay stands as a temple of art on the left bank of the Seine in Paris, France. Housed in a grand Beaux-Arts railway station built between 1898 and 1900, the museum was inaugurated in 1986 to showcase French art from the period 1848 to 1914.
~1880 ftW
Mansion and garden with sculptor's works
Musée Rodin, Paris
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Musée Rodin is an enchanting homage to one of France's most revered sculptors, Auguste Rodin. Housed in the elegant Hôtel Biron and its surrounding gardens, this museum is a sanctuary of art and beauty dedicated to the works of...
~1960 ftS
Shopping, Department store
Le Bon Marché, Paris
10 min walk • Le Bon Marché is a department store in Paris. Founded in 1838 and revamped almost completely by Aristide Boucicaut in 1852, it was one of the first modern department stores. It has been a member of the International Association of Department Stores from 1986 to 2011.
~1510 ftN
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Musée de la Légion d'honneur, Paris
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Musée de la Légion d'honneur is a lesser-known gem that offers a deep dive into the history of French and foreign orders, decorations, and medals. Located near the Musée d'Orsay on the left bank of the Seine, this museum is...
0.4 miN
Bridge
Passerelle Léopold-Sédar-Senghor, Paris
10 min walk • The passerelle Léopold-Sédar-Senghor, formerly known as passerelle Solférino, is a footbridge over the River Seine in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. It is served by the Metro station Assemblée Nationale.
~1240 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Sainte-Clotilde, Paris
6 min walk • The Basilica of Saint Clotilde is a basilica church in Paris, located on the Rue Las Cases, in the 7th arrondissement. It is best known for its twin spires.
~720 ftSE
Fountain
Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons, Paris
4 min walk • The Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons is a monumental 18th-century public fountain, at 57-59 rue de Grenelle in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France. It was executed by Edme Bouchardon, royal sculptor of King Louis XV, and opened in 1745.
0.4 miS
Park
Jardin Catherine-Labouré, Paris
10 min walk • The Jardin Catherine-Labouré is a park of about 7,000 square metres in Paris's Seventh Arrondissement, on Rue Babylone. This garden with grapevines and ornamental berries was the potager of the convent of the Daughters of Charity since 1633 and has been open to the public since 1977.
~1970 ftNW
Square
Place du Palais-Bourbon, Paris
10 min walk • The Place du Palais-Bourbon is a historic square outside the Palais Bourbon in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France. The land was acquired by Louis Joseph, Prince of Condé in 1769. The Prince de Condé hired architect Jean-François Leroy to design the square. Its construction began in 1788, and it was completed in 1804.
~340 ftW
Baroque architecture, Monastery
Pentemont Abbey, Paris
2 min walk • Pentemont Abbey is a set of 18th and 19th century buildings at the corner of Rue de Grenelle and Rue de Bellechasse in the 7th arrondissement of Paris.
~1840 ftN
Street
Quai Anatole-France, Paris
9 min walk • Quai Anatole-France is a quay in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Faubourg Saint-Germain?

Nearby attractions include Pentemont Abbey, Paris (2 min walk), Hôtel d'Estrées, Paris (2 min walk), Musée Maillol, Paris (4 min walk), Rue du Bac, Paris (4 min walk).

How to get to Faubourg Saint-Germain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Faubourg Saint-Germain:

Bus

Rue du Bac • Lines: Verte (2 min walk)
Rue du Bac - René Char • Lines: 63, 68, 69, 83, 84, 87, 94 (3 min walk)

Metro

Rue du Bac • Lines: 12 (4 min walk)
Solférino • Lines: 12 (5 min walk)

Train

Musée d'Orsay (9 min walk)
Invalides (16 min walk)

Ferry

Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (9 min walk)
Louvre • Lines: Batobus (12 min walk)