Accommodation Details

• Sleeps - 4
• Bathrooms - 1

Area Description

Saint Germain des Près is home to the two most famous and traditional cafes in the Latin Quarter, namely CafeFlore and Les Deux Magots. These two celebrated cafes are located ten meters from one another on Boulevard St Germain, directly opposite the church of St. Germain des Prè s. The CafeFlore was a favorite with Rohmer, Bardot and Largerfeld , whilst Les Deux Magots was preferred by Picasso, Hemingway and Sartre amongst others. These cafes provide an ideal place to have an evening drink before heading off into a nearby restaurant for dinner. Weather permitting, you should take table on the terrace, so as not to miss out on any of the street-side entertainment that unfolds around you. Musicians and entertainers put on mini-shows for an enthusiastic audience, but don't get too distracted or you will miss the countless stars that can be seen roaming along the Boulevard. Keep your eyes open as just about anybody could wander by - even Jacko or Madonna! No stay in Paris is complete without following in the footsteps of Sartre and co., by having a coffee in one of these cafes...unfortunately the owners realize this only too well, so be prepared to pay for the privilege ! However, you may console yourself with the knowledge that whatever you lose on the coffees, you will more than make up for in the fashion boutiques of the district, as those expensive foreign designer clothes are much cheaper when you're buying them where they're made ! Just as Paris is the World capital of fashion, so Saint Germain des Prè s is Paris's fashion epicenter. It is here that supermodels have pursued their career in "haute couture" walking down the catwalks for such giants as Yves Saint-Laurent and Christian Dior. There are also many small boutiques with bargains abundant for those who find themselves unable to spend $800 on a dress without feeling guilty !


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