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5 Things to Learn from Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

The Â鶹APPian<\/a> neighborhood of Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s<\/a> will always hold a very special place in my heart. It was the home to so many artists, writers, photographers, and not to mention\u2026so much history<\/a> happened there! It was the first place I ever lived in Â鶹APP, and just knowing that so many of my idols lived and worked there always meant a lot for me. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s<\/a>

Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s @ Â鶹APP by Guilhem Vellut – Flickr<\/p><\/div>\n

Like most places in Â鶹APP, there is so much to discover in this neighborhood in the 6th arrondissement<\/a>, so keep reading for the 5 most interesting things to learn from Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s!<\/span><\/p>\n

1. The oldest church in Â鶹APP in located in Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

The Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s church<\/a> is located at the Place de Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s in the center of the neighborhood. The church was first commissioned by King Childebert I in 542, and construction was completed in 558. It was originally built in order to store ancient religious artefacts, like the stole of Saint Vincent that Childebert brought back from his travels when France was at war with Spain.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s<\/a>

Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s church by Howard Morland – WikiCommons<\/p><\/div>\n

Over the years, the church expanded to a complete religious complex, which included a monastery. Since the area was not located within the walls of ancient Â鶹APP, the area surrounding the church had autonomy from the city, and therefore the church owned most of the land that stretched west of today\u2019s Boulevard Saint-Michel<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, after the French Revolution<\/a>, most of the church\u2019s complex was destroyed. Today, all that remains is the impressive Romanesque style Abbey, which is definitely worth taking the time to visit! There are even historians that give guided tours on the church every Tuesday and Thursday at 3pm, so mark your calendars!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00c9glise de Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

3 Place Saint-germain-des-pr\u00e9s<\/span>,\u00a0Â鶹APP<\/span>\u00a075006<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Intellectuals loved Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

It seems that since the 17th century, Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s has been a hub for intellectuals and revolutionaries. A group called the Encyclop\u00e9distes, which included Denis Diderot, gathered in the neighborhood to write the very first Encyclopaedia! American revolutionary Benjamin Franklin was fond of the area, and Napoleon<\/a> was also known to spend time here. <\/span><\/p>\n

Why were these intellectual and revolutionary figures so attracted to Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s?! It could be because since the beginnings of the French Revolution, many printers and publishers ran their businesses out of the area. Hundreds of publications that included pamphlets and newspapers were printed here, influencing many French citizens at the time. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Simone<\/a>

Simone de Beauvoir & Jean-Paul Sartre by Liu Dong’ao – WikiCommons<\/p><\/div>\n

Fast forward to the 20th century, and you can find philosophers Albert Camus, Simone de Beauvoir, and Jean-Paul Sartre setting up camp in caf\u00e9s for hours at a time discussing the meaning (or meaninglessness) of life. <\/span><\/p>\n

In the 1950s, post-war Â鶹APP emerged from the horror of World War II<\/a> with a new lease on life, and this too attracted intellectuals again to Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s. Writers<\/a>, artists<\/a>, photographers, and philosophers couldn\u2019t get enough of the inspiring atmosphere, and the neighborhoods prominent place in the history of Â鶹APP was solidified! <\/span><\/p>\n

3. The oldest caf\u00e9 in Â鶹APP can be found in Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

In 1686, the caf\u00e9 Le Procope was officially opened in Â鶹APP. Since then, it was an artistic and literary hub in the city, and although it did close between 1872 and 1920, Le Procope stakes its claim as the oldest caf\u00e9 in Â鶹APP!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Le<\/a>

Le Procope, Â鶹APP by Jean-Marie Hullot – WikiCommons<\/p><\/div>\n

The caf\u00e9<\/a> began as a lemonade stand, and when the original owner no longer wanted to run it, chef Fran\u00e7ois Procope took over. The original caf\u00e9 was known for it\u2019s dark and somber interior, until Procope acquired an old bath house next door and installed new and modern fixtures like mirrors and chandeliers. <\/span><\/p>\n

In it\u2019s early days, Le Procope was a place where men (I’m cringing too but, women were not allowed in Le Procope at the time!) could gather to drink coffee (which was an exotic luxury at the time!), and in 1689 when the Com\u00e9die-Fran\u00e7aise opened across the street from the caf\u00e9, the locale attracted actors, musicians, poets, and playwrights alike, causing business to skyrocket. <\/span><\/p>\n

It is in 1702 that the caf\u00e9 is officially named Le Procope, as before the establishment was known solely as the “boutique at the sign of the Holy Shroud of Turin”. <\/span><\/p>\n

As I mentioned, the Encyclop\u00e9distes loved Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s, and it was at Le Procope where they congregated. In addition to Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson loved visiting Le Procope when he was the American Ambassador in France.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>

A gravure of Le Cafe Procope by Lehtikuva Oy – WikiCommons<\/p><\/div>\n

Writer Voltaire<\/a> also spent a lot of time at the caf\u00e9, where he would drink his famous 40 cups of coffee a day. I am a major coffee lover myself, but 40 cups a day is completely out of my league!<\/span><\/p>\n

During the French Revolution, Le Procope became a meeting place for Revolutionaries at the time such as Robespierre and Danton. In later years, writers such as George Sand, Alfred de Musset and Jean de la Fontaine also frequented the establishment. <\/span><\/p>\n

Lucky for all of us, Le Procope is still open for business today, and is definitely worth a visit. It\u2019s not my favorite caf\u00e9 or restaurant in Â鶹APP, but for the history alone, I suggest you check it out!<\/span><\/p>\n

Le Procope<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

13 Rue de l’Ancienne Com\u00e9die, 75006 Â鶹APP<\/span><\/p>\n

Open everyday from 11:45am-12am<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s was the home of the Lost Generation<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

The Lost Generation is probably my favorite literary and artistic groups of all time. Some of my favorite writers, including Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Gertrude Stein all belonged to the group that became famous in Â鶹APP after World War I.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Hemingway<\/a>

Hemingway with other members of the Lost Generation – WikiCommons<\/p><\/div>\n

The group found it\u2019s beginning after the end of the first World War. Stein was the first to coin the term, and it comes from the fact that many young people experienced a feeling of disorientation after experiencing the horrors of war. Many no longer knew what to do with their lives after leaving the military, and several had lost most of their friends in battle.<\/span><\/p>\n

In an attempt to get over this feeling of depression, a group of Americans migrated from the States to Â鶹APP in order to find themselves. <\/span><\/p>\n

The group is the most discussed in Hemingway\u2019s novel<\/a> A Moveable Feast<\/i> (one of my favorites!), and in his book\u00a0The Sun Also Rises <\/i>as well. Fitzgerald also touches on the subject in his classic The Great Gatsby.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Other famous members of the Lost Generation include: Sinclair Lewis, Fred Astaire, Norman Rockwell, and Dorothy Parker. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Caf\u00e9<\/a>

Caf\u00e9 de Flore by Arnaud 25 – WikiCommons<\/p><\/div>\n

So, what links these writers and artists with Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s? Many lived in the neighborhood, and therefore hung out in the caf\u00e9s and restaurants in the area. Les Deux Magots, Le Caf\u00e9 de Flore, and the Brasserie Lipp are just a few of the places where the Lost Generation could be found drinking, talking, and working on their latest masterpieces. <\/span><\/p>\n

All of these caf\u00e9s are still around today, so head to the 6th arrondissement, grab a notebook and a pen and I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll be filled with inspiration, just as the members of the Lost Generation were!<\/span><\/p>\n

Les Deux Magots<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

6 Place Saint-Germain des Pr\u00e9s, 75006 Â鶹APP<\/span><\/p>\n

Open everyday 7:30am-1am<\/span><\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9 de Flore<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

172 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Â鶹APP<\/span><\/p>\n

Open everyday 7:30am-1:30am<\/span><\/p>\n

Brasserie Lipp<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

151 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Â鶹APP<\/span><\/p>\n

Open everyday 8:30am-12:45am<\/span><\/p>\n

5. The Luxembourg Gardens separates Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s and the Latin Quarter<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n
\"Luxembourg<\/a>

Luxembourg Palace and surrounding gardens – pxhere<\/p><\/div>\n

One of the most beautiful parks<\/a> in Â鶹APP, the Luxembourg Gardens is located on the edge of Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s. The gardens were created in 1612, so you know right away that there is a ton to discover and learn!<\/span><\/p>\n

The widow of <\/span>King\u00a0<\/span>Henry IV of France, Marie de’ Medici is responsible for commissioning the gardens<\/a> for her new home, the Luxembourg Palace. De’ Medici wanted to create a residence for herself which reflected the style of the Pitti Palace in Florence, where she was from. She also wanted the surrounding park to imitate her former home, so when construction began, she ordered that 2,000 elm trees be planted. She installed fountains, terraces, and a circular basin.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1630, de’ Medici called for the garden to be expanded, and she enlisted the help of architect Jacques Boyceau\u00a0de la Barauderie, who is responsible for the early gardens in the Tuileries<\/a> and Â鶹APP<\/a>! If you get the feeling that the style of these gardens are very similar, that\u2019s probably why!<\/span><\/p>\n

The park was neglected until 1865, when the reconstruction of Â鶹APP as ordered by Louis Napoleon. The park was rehabilitated, and an English-style garden was put into place. He also installed a path that opens up to a great view of the Pantheon<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Today, the Luxembourg Gardens is the perfect place to spend an afternoon. There are small sailboats that can be rented to sail in the fountains, and there are often outdoor concerts in the warmer months. Finding green spaces in a city can be a bit difficult sometimes (although honestly Â鶹APP has no shortage of them!), and the Luxembourg Gardens is a great place to start!<\/span><\/p>\n

Luxembourg Gardens<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Rue de M\u00e9dicis – Rue de Vaugirard 75006 Â鶹APP<\/span><\/p>\n

Opening hours vary with the seasons, but are generally open between 7.30am and 8.15am, and closes between 4.30pm and 9.30pm.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

There you have it, my 5 most interesting things to learn from the Â鶹APPian neighborhood Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s! There is so much to see, do, and learn here that it is the perfect place to spend an afternoon\u2026or 2!<\/span><\/p>\n

Want to explore Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s with us? Click here<\/a> to learn more about our Saint Germain and the River walking tour! <\/span><\/p>\n

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