6th Arrondissement Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Read about Parisian intelligentsia, discover the lively Latin Quarter and enjoy scenic gardens and bohemian café culture.

The 6th Arrondissement is known for its acclaimed academies and parks and the historic Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. It is considered the intellectual hub of Paris with links to thinkers such as Jean-Paul Sartre. Browse the many art galleries lining the streets for a better understanding of the city’s academia.

Sit at a café on the corner of a street and embrace the zone’s bohemian ideals. Les Deux Magots Café is the most famous meeting place of the learned and artistic, where Picasso, James Joyce and other geniuses of their fields drank and talked.

Discover the historic region of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, which began as a market village around a 6th-century abbey. Gaze up at the intriguing bell tower and learn about the church’s fascinating history. In the surrounding area are bookstalls, quaint cafés and markets. Purchase a second-hand novel by Albert Camus or Emile Zola and stroll along the cobblestone alleys.

Walk south from the river through the side streets of the Latin Quarter. Visit the Sorbonne, a world-famous university competitive with Harvard and Oxford. Peruse the quirky shops and jazz clubs of this lively neighborhood. Come here for a range of international cuisine at restaurants and food stalls.

Learn about the city though the various museums, such as the National Museum of the Middle Ages. It covers themes such as the Roman occupation, Gothic architecture and medieval works of art. Find out about the history of coins and medals at the Musée de la Monnaie.

Enjoy a picnic among the fountains of the Jardin du Luxembourg, which dates back to 1612. Stroll past the landscaped gardens, tree-lined paths and ponds of the 62-acre (25-hectare) park. See the elegant Medici Fountain from 1630.

This arrondissement starts on the Seine River in the center of the city and spreads south past many metro stations. Its southern border is near the Montparnasse Tower and its cemetery.

The 6th Arrondissement is a place to mingle with the country’s avant-garde thinkers in cafés and museums.


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Our pick of the best 6th Arrondissement Hotel Deals

Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs

Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs

4 out of 5
92 Rue De Vaugirard, Paris, Paris
The price is AU$287 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$287
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Paris. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
"The location was great, close to everything. Very comfortable room, friendly and helpful staff. Safe area of Paris."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs
Citadines Saint-Germain-des-Prés Paris

Citadines Saint-Germain-des-Prés Paris

4 out of 5
53 Ter Quai des Grands Augustins, Paris, Paris
The price is AU$395 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$395
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Paris. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,592 reviews)
"The hotel is excellent and conveniently located to most of the major attractions. The staff are all very friendly and always willing to help."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

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Hotel Dame des Arts

Hotel Dame des Arts

4 out of 5
4 Rue Danton, Paris, Paris
The price is AU$634 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$634
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Paris. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (386 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Small rooms but great location and the rooftop view was unbeatable."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Hotel Dame des Arts
Hôtel Michelet Odeon

Hôtel Michelet Odeon

3 out of 5
6 place de l'Odeon, Paris
The price is AU$279 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$279
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Paris. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (766 reviews)
"Sweet boutique hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Ease of access to Métro and nice walk to Seine, Louvre and Notre Dame. Nice dining choices all a short walk - 2-5 minutes. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Hôtel Michelet Odeon
Victoria Palace Hotel Paris

Victoria Palace Hotel Paris

4 out of 5
6 Rue Blaise-Desgoffe, Paris, Paris
The price is AU$399 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$399
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Paris. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (825 reviews)
"Very clean and spacious room, modern decor and very helpful staff. Disappointed that the hotel has stopped providing Grown Alchemist but overall enjoyed our stay and will be back on our next trip to Paris"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

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Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris

Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris

5 out of 5
45 Boulevard Raspail, Paris
The price is AU$2,459 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$2,459
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury palace in Paris. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Luxembourg Gardens and Louvre Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (122 reviews)
"Great stay but I was disappointed the staff didn’t take care of the crowd outside the front entrance. It was not safe to enter through the main doors on Sunday (we would have to step in the street with incoming traffic). We had to go through the brasserie to make our way to our room. Passerby’s couldn’t ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around 6th Arrondissement

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Odéon

Consider exploring the colourful gardens in Odéon. If sightseeing is on the list, Luxembourg Gardens is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Paris Luxembourg Station or Odeon Station to see more of the area.

Odéon
French Academy showing heritage elements, signage and heritage architecture

Saint-Germain-des-Prés

5/5(33 area reviews)

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Check out top attractions like Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres and Place Saint-Germain-des-Pres, and jump on the metro at Mabillon Station or Saint-Germain-des-Pres Station to see more of the city.

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Latin Quarter

4.5/5(93 area reviews)

Enjoy the charming cafes in Latin Quarter. Panthéon is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Paris Luxembourg Station or Cluny - La Sorbonne Station to see more of Paris.

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Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin

Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin. Top attractions like Le Bon Marche and Orsay Museum are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Rue du Bac Station or Solferino Station to see more of the city.

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Sorbonne

Consider exploring the stunning river views in Sorbonne. If sightseeing is on the list, Panthéon is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Maubert-Mutualité Metro Station or Cluny - La Sorbonne Station to see more of the area.

Sorbonne
Latin Quarter - Pantheon showing a fountain and heritage elements

5th Arrondissement

4/5(7 area reviews)

Travellers love 5th Arrondissement for its charming cafes, and you can see more of Paris by jumping on the metro at Maubert-Mutualité Metro Station or Cardinal Lemoine Metro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Panthéon and Rue Mouffetard.

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