6th Arrondissement Highlight: Place Fürstenberg
Place Fürstenberg, nestled in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, reveals its picturesque charm in the heart of Paris's 6th arrondissement. Bordered by 18th-century buildings, this square takes its name from the Prince de Fürstenberg, ambassador to the King of Saxony.
Nearby, you'll find the Saint-Germain-des-Prés church, built on a 6th-century site and pastored by the famous Cardinals Lustiger and Vingt-Trois; and just a stone's throw away, the Serge Gainsbourg house-museum, with its colorful exterior wall in tribute to the artist.
The area abounds in small streets and contemporary art galleries, adding a romantic and creative touch to the already artistic atmosphere of the square. The surrounding cafés and restaurants offer inviting terraces, ideal for enjoying a coffee or lunch on a sunny day while contemplating the elegance of this Paris neighborhood.
Right next door, on the way to the Seine, is the 17th-century Institut de France, home to several academies, including the illustrious Académie française, and a little further downstream, the Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts and its magnificent neighbor, the Hôtel de Chimay.
The Place Fürstenberg is the perfect illustration of the French capital's distinctive and unusual charm.
