6th Arrondissement Walking Tour

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2 Cont. 1. Eglise Saint-Sulpice 2. Café de la Mairie 3. Annick Goutal 4. Comptoir des Cotonniers 5. The Kooples 6. Hervé Chapelier 7. Pierre Hermé 8. Zadig et Voltaire 9. Agnès B. 10. Vilebrequin 11. Agnès B. 12. Au Vieux Colombier 13. Victoire Homme 14. Marcel Lassance 15. Longchamp 16. Théâtre du Vieux Colombier 17. Le Bon Marché 2

3 Cont. 18. Camper 19. Robert Clergerie 20. Maje 21. Gerbe 22. Poilâne 23. La Cuisine de Bar 24. Metal Pointu s 25. Le Civette 26. Lilith 27. Cotélac 28. Cécile et Jeanne 29. N. Villaret 30. Le Cherche Midi 31. Heimstone 32. Puyricard 33. Kamille 34. Lutetia 37. La Maison du Chocolat 38. Hermès 39. Arnys 40. IKKS 41. Maje 42. Mac Douglas 43. Gérard Darel 44. Losco 35. Le Bon Marché 36. La Grande Epicerie 45. Manoush 46. Repetto 47. Tod s 48. COS 49. Sonia Rykiel 50. Borsalino 51. Prada 52. YSL 53. Tara Jarmon 54. Sabbia Rosa 55. Baby Buddha 56. Ventilo 57. Iro 58. Paul and Joe 59. Y s 60. Barbara Bui 61. Karry O 62. Maison Fabre 3

4 Cont. 63. JC de Castelbajac 64. Zef 65. Sonia Rykiel 66. Etro 67. Ralph Lauren 68. Gérard Darel 69. Façonnable 70. L Ecume des Pages 71. Café de Flore 72. Les Deux Magots 73. Brasserie Lipp 74. Eglise Saint-Germain 75. Louis Vuitton 76. Assouline 77. Richart 78. Ladurée 79. Simrane 80. Maison Rustique 81. Michèle Aragon 82. Librairie Signature 83. Michel Klein 84. Pierre Frey 85. Eugène Delacroix 86. Arty Dandy 87. Jérôme Dreyfuss 88. Ollivary 89. Isabel Marant 90. La Palette 91. Galerie Documents 4

5 Note: The Saint-Germain-des-Prés area is chock-full of stores, shops and little cafés for the ultimate Parisian day of walking and shopping. Give yourself an entire afternoon to enjoy this tour. Start at the 1. Eglise Saint-Sulpice near the Saint- Sulpice metro station. Construction of this church, which replaced a 13th-century church, began in 1646 and was mostly complete a century later. As you enter the church, on the right side you ll see celebrated frescoes by Eugène Delacroix. Be sure to turn on the light to see them well. The church is also famous for its organ, which was built in the late 18th century and is one of the world s largest. It has been played by many renowned musicians. Light a candle in honor of a loved one and get ready for a full day. If you need sustenance, exit the church and turn to the right, stopping for a coffee at 2. Café de la Mairie (8, Place Saint-Sulpice), which has chairs that face the historic and famous Saint-Sulpice fountain, built in the center of the square between 1844 and 1848 and designed by the architect Louis Visconti, who also designed Napoleon s tomb. This is a popular café in the neighborhood, and it has the best view. There is something to see, do, eat, smell or buy in every direction. You won t be able to do it all, so it s best not to try. As you face the café, head to the left, walking toward the Seine on rue Saint-Sulpice, and you ll see 3. Annick Goutal (12, Place Saint-Sulpice), a perfume house known for its butterfly-capped bottles. These fragrances make wonderful gifts for friends or yourself. Immediately after this shop you ll find 4. Comptoir des Cotonniers (12, Place Saint-Sulpice) on the corner of Place Saint- Sulpice and rue Bonaparte, which has chic, affordable cotton clothing. Across the street, on rue du Vieux Colombier, is 5. The Kooples (74, rue Bonaparte), which carries a young rock-and-roll look. Next door is 6. Hervé Chapelier (1 bis, rue du Vieux Colombier), famous for its nylon bags. They fold up neatly, which makes them easy to take home as gifts in your suitcase; they re also great to have on hand in case you do more shopping today than you anticipated. Before you continue down rue du Vieux Colombier, take a right on rue Bonaparte. Three stores in on the left is 7. Pierre Hermé s first shop in Paris (72, rue Bonaparte). Stand in line to get the famous macarons or any of the other sweets. We adore the rose-flavored macarons. This is one of the bestknown patisseries in Paris. Turn back and take a right on rue du Vieux Colombier. Notice the two boutiques of 8. Zadig et Voltaire (1 3, rue du Vieux Colombier) on the left after Hervé Chapelier. Z&V presents a style that is part Malibu surfer, part rock and roll. The first store is for women, and the second is for men. Across the street is an 9. Agnès B. (6, rue du Vieux Colombier) boutique for women. This French designer gives us a classic Parisian look and is affordably chic. At the corner of rue du Vieux Colombier and rue Madame, 10. Vilebrequin (5, rue du Vieux Colombier) carries cute French swimming trunks for men and boys. Also nearby is an 11. Agnès B. shop for men (12, rue du Vieux Colombier), where you can always find great gifts to take home to the men in your life. A cute bistro for lunch either today or another time is 12. Au Vieux Colombier (65, rue de Rennes), at the corner of rue du Vieux Colombier and rue de Rennes, with lovely art deco decor and a classic Parisian atmosphere. While the food won t win awards, the reasonably priced French bistro fare will keep your pocketbook happy. Cross rue de Rennes toward the André shoe store (this is a discount store that we don t think is worth a stop) and continue north on rue du Vieux Colombier, toward the Seine. Down the street you ll see 13. Victoire Homme (15, rue du Vieux Colombier), a wonderful men s clothing store. Several doors down is 14. Marcel Lassance (17, rue du Vieux Colombier), also excellent for menswear. Farther along is 5

6 15. Longchamp (21, rue du Vieux Colombier), a classic French label for handbags and luggage, and beyond that is the 16. Théâtre du Vieux Colombier (21, rue du Vieux Colombier), one of the venues where the Comédie Française performs. If you speak French, buy tickets for a show. As you come to the corner you ll approach the Carrefour de la Croix Rouge, with five choices of direction. If you follow rue de Sèvres, you ll come to 17. le Bon Marché (24, rue de Sèvres), which is the oldest department store in Paris and one of the city s best. There is great shopping in each direction, but first go down rue du Cherche Midi to the left. On the corner you ll see 18. Camper (25, rue du Vieux Colombier), a Spanish men s and women s shoe company, with a particularly good selection of comfortable shoes for men. Turn left on rue du Cheche Midi. As you turn you ll see a large half-man, half-horse statue, named Le Centaure, created in the 1980s by the French sculptor César. There are many shops worth noting on rue du Cherche Midi, the first being 19. Robert Clergerie (5, rue du Cherche Midi), which carries elegant shoes. Next is a stock store of 20. Maje (6, rue du Cherche Midi), which offers discounts on the brand s wellloved French designs. A good place to stock up on hosiery is 21. Gerbe (4, rue du Cherche Midi), which was established in Farther along on the right, and probably the most famous place on this street, is the boulangerie 22. Poilâne (8, rue du Cherche Midi). It is known for its hearty French country bread, not baguettes. If you are ready for lunch, have a quick bite at the Poilâne-owned 23. la Cuisine de Bar (8, rue du Cherche Midi), offering open toasted sandwiches on Poilâne s celebrated bread. Across the street is 24. Metal Pointu s (13, rue du Cherche Midi), which specializes in very funky silver jewelry. For a more sophisticated style, try 25. le Civette (15, rue du Cherche Midi), or 26. Lilith (12, rue du Cherche Midi) for a range of interesting artistic designs. On the left, look for 27. Cotélac (17, rue du Cherche Midi) for men s and women s clothing. At No. 19, look for the lovely bas-relief above the Catherine André shop, which depicts a bearded man and a cherub-like figure tracing a sundial, and is inscribed with the words Je cherche midi. Step inside 28. Cécile et Jeanne* (16, rue du Cherche Midi) for inventive costume jewelry. For sumptuous, terribly French curtains and fabric, go to 29. N. Villaret (20, rue du Cherche Midi). To enjoy our favorite Italian restaurant in Paris, head to 30. le Cherche Midi (22, rue du Cherche Midi), where reservations are essential. The 31. Heimstone (23, rue du Cherche Midi) boutique embodies a funky, fun bohemian vibe. Farther down on the left, look for 32. Puyricard (24, rue du Cherche Midi) for scrumptious chocolates from Provence. At the end of the street, take a right and you ll see 33. Kamille (1, Place Alphonse Déville), a boutique that carries avant-garde fashion. As you approach boulevard Raspail, you ll see the 34. Lutetia* (45, boulevard Raspail), a famous hotel and one of our partners. This is a great place to return to for a glass of champagne and oysters. Notice the plaque on the side of the building before you reach the corner, explaining that the Lutetia was used by the Nazis during the occupation. While that s not a charming claim to fame, the Lutetia is still a wonderful place to stay. Here you can turn left if you are ready to tackle 35. le Bon Marché (24, rue de Sèvres), or you can save the department store for a rainy day. It s just past the park on your right. There are two huge buildings; be sure not to miss 36. la Grande Epicerie (38, rue de Sèvres), located in the second, where you can buy all the fixings for the ultimate picnic. 6

7 If you take a right on rue de Sèvres, next to the Lutetia you ll find 37. la Maison du Chocolat (19, rue de Sèvres). Next to that you ll find one of the newest 38. Hermès (17, rue de Sèvres) stores in Paris. Wander in even if you don t plan to buy, because the architecture is amazing. There s a terribly fancy place for ladies who lunch to have a small bite inside, but bring a well-stuffed wallet if you want to be among them. Across the street is 39. Arnys (14, rue de Sèvres), a classic French gentlemen s shop (very expensive). Continuing along, you ll see 40. IKKS (12, rue de Sèvres), a chain that carries hip and affordable clothing for men and women. Across the street is 41. Maje (15, rue de Sèvres), which carries new, trendy designs. Also on this street, visit 42. Mac Douglas* (9, rue de Sèvres) for beautiful leather goods, and 43. Gérard Darel (12, rue de Sèvres), which carries a more mature look and clothing for larger sizes. Continue on rue de Sèvres and you ll arrive back at the Centaure statue. For a chance to design your own belt, visit 44. Losco (5, rue de Sèvres), where you can pick out the type of leather and buckle you d like to use. Now cross the street and go down the next spoke of the star at the Carrefour du Croix Rouge, and turn to go down rue de Grenelle. As you circle around and pass rue du Four, you can take a detour to check out the very feminine looks at 45. Manoush (52, rue du Four) and 46. Repetto (51, rue du Four), where you ll find those ballerina flats that are all the rage. Once you reach rue de Grenelle, turn left and continue down the street, passing the shoe boutique 47. Tod s (44 46, rue du Dragon) on the right. Farther down the street is 48. COS (3, rue de Grenelle), owned by H&M, a good stop for eclectic and affordable designs. On the right side is the iconic 49. Sonia Rykiel (4 6, rue de Grenelle); the first store is for enfants (children), and the second is for women. Next door is 50. Borsalino (6, rue de Grenelle), a store with Italian hats made famous by oh-so-many gangster movies. Across the street is 51. Prada (5, rue de Grenelle). In general we don t recommend buying non-french goods that can be bought at home for less, but if you are tempted, go Italian! The very French 52. YSL (9, rue de Grenelle) can be found across from Prada, so if you have a high credit limit, do stop in. Take a right at rue des Saints-Pères and find 53. Tara Jarmon (75, rue des Saints-Pères), a good stop if you re drawn to an uptown look. Next door is 54. Sabbia Rosa (73, rue des Saints- Pères). She can outfit you in some of the most beautiful undergarments you ve ever seen, but it will cost you. Across the street is 55. Baby Buddha (68, rue des Saints-Pères), a new store that we like for bohemian-style accessories. Back on the other side of the street is 56. Ventilo (71, rue des Saints-Pères), well known for blazers for the country gentleman with a serious bank account. For a much more rock-and-roll look, cross the street again to check out 57. IRO (70, rue de Grenelle). Continue along until you hit 58. Paul and Joe (62 66, rue des Saints-Pères), one of our favorite French designers, which carries styles for kids as well as mom and dad. At No. 69 you ll notice a little black sign for 59. Y s (69, rue des Saints-Pères); if you re interested in art and fashion, check out Yohji Yamamoto s more affordable designs. Next door is 60. Barbara Bui (67, rue des Saints-Pères), whose vision is calmer yet still quite fashionable. Across the street, 61. Karry O (62, rue des Saints-Pères) offers a varied collection of beautiful jewelry. Next door is 62. Maison Fabre (60, rue des Saints-Pères), well known for its leather gloves, which it has been making since Continue along rue des Saints- Pères to boulevard Saint-Germain, passing 63. JC de Castelbajac (61, rue des Saints-Pères), known for fairly outrageous designs for the untimid, and 64. Zef (55 bis, rue des Saints-Pères), a cute stop for kids clothing. 7

8 Turn right onto the famous boulevard Saint-Germain. At the corner is 65. Sonia Rykiel (175, boulevard Saint-Germain), where you ll find shoes and bags. To the left before you turn you ll see 66. Etro (177, boulevard Saint-Germain), a designer from Milan. After the Sonia Rykiel shop, you ll see 67. Ralph Lauren (173, boulevard Saint-Germain), which houses a store as well as a café that is famous for its cheeseburger. If you are missing a taste of home, stop in. Cross the street and you ll see another 68. Gérard Darel (174, boulevard Saint-Germain) store and 69. Façonnable (174, boulevard Saint-Germain), a shop for the preppy set. Next you ll see 70. l Ecume des Pages (174, boulevard Saint-Germain), one of the most beloved bookstores in Paris. Although most of the titles are in French, you can find some travel guides in English and some wonderful postcards. Then you ll see the 71. Café de Flore (172, boulevard Saint-Germain) and, after that, the café 72. les Deux Magots (6, Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés); across the street is the 73. Brasserie Lipp (151, boulevard Saint- Germain). These are three of the most famous cafés in Paris and perhaps the world. Each was made famous by the bevy of writers and historic figures who ate and drank there, including Chagall, Camus, Sartre, de Beauvoir and, more recently, Depardieu, Harrison Ford and many others. Everyone seems to have had a drink or a coffee at one of them. We, on the contrary, don t recommend them, because the prices are extremely high and the service often rude. They tend to be classic tourist traps resting on their laurels. That said, if you must say you were there, try the Café de Flore, which is still frequented by Parisians and where the service is slightly less rude. You can end your tour here with a drink. If you still have some energy, though, turn left at les Deux Magots and head up rue Bonaparte. Across the street you ll see the 74. Eglise Saint-Germain (3, Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés). Built in 1014, it s one of the oldest churches in town. Step inside and have a look around. Back across the street is 75. Louis Vuitton (6, Place Saint-Germain-des- Prés); stop in if you must bring back a little something from the iconic brand. Continue north along rue Bonaparte and pass rue Guillaume Apollinaire to find 76. Assouline (35, rue Bonaparte), a wonderful international book publisher selling its mark only. As you continue, you ll see 77. Richart (27, rue Bonaparte), which offers fabulously designed chocolates. On the right you ll find 78. Ladurée (21, rue Bonaparte), a good stop for pastries and tea or coffee. Its world-famous macarons make a wonderful gift, but they don t store very well, so pick some up right before you travel. Before you reach Ladurée on rue Jacob, don t miss 79. Simrane (25, rue Bonaparte), where you ll find charming French linens, napkins and tablecloths. Turn right on rue Jacob. Our favorite shop here is 80. Maison Rustique (26, rue Jacob), which has a green facade and specializes in books about gardening and plants. For very rich kilims and French pottery, stop at 81. Michèle Aragon (21, rue Jacob). If you want to return home with a piece of history, visit 82. Librairie Signature (17, rue Jacob) and search for something signed by Dalí or perhaps a famous French écrivain (author). On the right side, find 83. Michel Klein (9, rue Jacob), which sells items for men, women and children and is well known for its cool glasses. At the end of the block, you ll find the two stores of 84. Pierre Frey (5, rue Jacob, and 1, rue de Fürstenberg), very well known for French fabrics. Take a right on rue de Fürstenberg and notice the charming Square Fürstenberg, one of the most sought-after places to live in Paris. If you want to stay here on a future visit, talk to our friends at Haven in Paris, who have a vacation rental on this square. Eugène Delacroix lived here in the 1800s, and the 85. Musée Eugène Delacroix (6, rue de 8

9 Fürstenberg) is a small museum dedicated to his work. Located in his former home, it s open daily except Tuesday. Turning back toward rue Jacob, you can find fun gifts at 86. Arty Dandy (1, rue de Fürstenberg). Turn right again on rue Jacob. You ll come to a little square with a sphere-shaped fountain. Before that, on the left, you ll find 87. Jérôme Dreyfuss (1, rue Jacob), which carries some of the most sought-after bags in Paris. Across the street, the designer has another store for men. Next to Monsieur Dreyfuss s store is 88. Ollivary (1, rue Jacob), a gallery specializing in midcentury antiques and found objects. Next to the gallery is a boutique of 89. Isabel Marant, a well-loved and hip French designer, who is married to Jérôme Dreyfuss. In her late 40s, she still looks 25! A great way to end your tour is with un verre de vin, so take a left on rue de Seine and then a right to find 90. la Palette (43, rue de Seine). In the 1930s and 40s, la Palette was frequented by artists such as Picasso, Cézanne and Braque. Before you reach the resto, notice 91. Galerie Documents (53, rue de Seine), which sells fabulous old French movie posters and other graphic art. Window-shop the galleries you see along the street. If you continue on rue de Seine, you ll reach the Seine and the Institut de France as well as the beautiful Pont des Arts. *A Girls Guide Travel Club Partner: All GGTP members receive discounts at these and other locations. For more information about the Girls Guide to Paris Travel Club and the complete list of our partners (there are more than 200 restaurants, shops, hotels, spas and more!), please visit girlsguidetoparis.com/insider/member-benefits.php. Points of Interest 1. Eglise Saint-Sulpice 2. Café de la Mairie: 8, Place Saint-Sulpice Tel: Annick Goutal: 12, Place Saint-Sulpice 4. Comptoir des Cotonniers: 12, Place Saint-Sulpice 5. The Kooples: 74, rue Bonaparte 6. Hervé Chapelier: 1 bis, rue du Vieux Colombier 7. Pierre Hermé: 72, rue Bonaparte Tel: Zadig et Voltaire: 1 3, rue du Vieux Colombier 9. Agnès B.: 6, rue du Vieux Colombier 10. Vilebrequin: 5, rue du Vieux Colombier 11. Agnès B.: 12, rue du Vieux Colombier 12. Au Vieux Colombier: 65, rue de Rennes 13. Victoire Homme: 15, rue du Vieux Colombier 14. Marcel Lassance: 17, rue du Vieux Colombier 15. Longchamp: 21, rue du Vieux Colombier 16. Théâtre du Vieux Colombier: 21, rue du Vieux Colombier Tel: Le Bon Marché : 24, rue de Sèvres 18. Camper: 25, rue du Vieux Colombier 19. Robert Clergerie: 5, rue du Cherche Midi 20. Maje: 6, rue du Cherche Midi 21. Gerbe: 4, rue du Cherche Midi 22. Poilâne: 8, rue du Cherche Midi Tel: La Cuisine de Bar: 8, rue du Cherche Midi Tel: Metal Pointu s 13, rue du Cherche Midi 25. Le Civette: 15, rue du Cherche Midi 26. Lilith: 12, rue du Cherche Midi 27. Cotélac: 17, rue du Cherche Midi 28. Cécile et Jeanne: 16, rue du Cherche Midi 29. N. Villaret: 20, rue du Cherche Midi Tel: Le Cherche Midi: 22, rue du Cherche Midi Tel: Heimstone: 23, rue du Cherche Midi 32. Puyricard: 24, rue du Cherche Midi 33. Kamille: 1, Place Alphonse Déville 34. *Lutetia: 45, boulevard Raspail Tel: Le Bon Marché: 24, rue de Sèvres Tel: La Grande Epicerie: 38, rue de Sèvres Tel: La Maison du Chocolat: 19, rue de Sèvres Tel:

10 Points of Interest Cont. 38. Hermès: 17, rue de Sèvres Tel: Arnys: 14, rue de Sèvres 40. IKKS: 12, rue de Sèvres Tel: Maje: 15, rue de Sèvres 42. *Mac Douglas: 9, rue de Sèvres Tel: Gérard Darel: 12, rue de Sèvres 44. Losco: 5, rue de Sèvres Tel: Manoush: 52, rue du Four Tel: Repetto: 51, rue du Four Tel: Tod s: 44 46, rue du Dragon Tel: COS: 3, rue de Grenelle Tel: Sonia Rykiel: 4 6, rue de Grenelle 50. Borsalino: 6, rue de Grenelle Tel: Prada: 5, rue de Grenelle Tel: YSL: 9, rue de Grenelle Tel: Tara Jarmon: 75, rue des St-Pères Tel: Sabbia Rosa: 73, rue des St- Pères Tel: Baby Buddha : 68, rue des St-Pères Tel: Ventilo: 71, rue des St-Pères Tel: Iro: 70, rue de Grenelle Tel: Paul and Joe: 62 66, rue des St-Pères 59. Y s: 69, rue des St-Pères Tel: Barbara Bui: 67, rue des St-Pères Tel: Karry O: 62, rue des St-Pères 62. Maison Fabre: 60, rue des St-Pères Tel: JC de Castelbajac: 61, rue des St-Pères Tel: Zef: 55 bis, rue des St-Pères Tel: Sonia Rykiel: 175, boulevard Saint-Germain 66. Etro: 177, boulevard Saint-Germain Tel: Ralph Lauren: 173, boulevard Saint-Germain 68. Gérard Darel: 174, boulevard Saint-Germain 69. Façonnable: 174, boulevard Saint-Germain 70. L Ecume des Pages: 174, boulevard Saint-Germain Tel: Café de Flore: 172, boulevard Saint-Germain Tel: Les Deux Magots: 6, Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés Tel: Brasserie Lipp: 151, boulevard Saint-Germain Tel: Eglise Saint-Germain: 3, Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés 75. Louis Vuitton: 6, Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés 76. Assouline: 35, rue Bonaparte 77. Richart: 27, rue Bonaparte Tel: Ladurée: 21, rue Bonaparte Tel: Simrane: 25, rue Bonaparte Tel: Maison Rustique: 26, rue Jacob 81. Michèle Aragon: 21, rue Jacob 82. Librairie Signature: 17, rue Jacob Tel: Michel Klein: 9, rue Jacob 84. Pierre Frey: 5, rue Jacob, and 1, rue de Fürstenberg Tel: Musée Eugène Delacroix: Square Fürstenberg Tel: Arty Dandy: 1, rue de Fürstenberg Tel: Jérôme Dreyfuss: 1, rue Jacob Tel: Ollivary: 1, rue Jacob 89. Isabel Marant: 1, rue Jacob 90. la Palette: 43, rue de Seine 91. Galerie Documents: 53, rue de Seine 10