Arrondissement 5

District 5 was the last of the ones I visited; now weather I saved the best for last is an opinion entirely up to you but it’s a district that I sure miss.  There are 61,531 people living in the boundaries of this district.  80% are metropolitan born citizens and 9.3% are non-European immigrants.  If you wanted to stay in this district you could stay at the Hotel des Cannettes.  It’s one of our favorite two star beauties that would cost you €86 for a double room per night.  And don’t forget that Paris has plenty of grocery stores where you can find the essentials. 

 

A Dozen Eggs: € 2,26

1 Liter of Milk: € 1,35

Steak p/kg: € 25,75

Tourist Attractions:

The Musée du Luxembourg is a visual art museum.  From the Renaissance to Modern art you will find paintings throughout history on these museum walls.  Most museums stick to a specific time period but this one is awfully diverse and an incredible place to go to cross off your bucket list. 

Amazing Architectural Attractions:

If you are a nerd like me then you have read The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown and fallen in love with the many places that the main character Robert Langdon visits.  It was so exciting to me to be in Paris with so many of those places including the beautiful church of St. Sulpice.  It is the largest church in Paris, including Notre-Dame and such an amazing piece of architecture. 

Today’s Business Shout Out!

If you love Brandy Melville like I do, weather it was her singing and acting career or her new successful career as a clothing designer then Paris is a good place to find a piece of her.  Paris is the home of one of her incredibly popular stores.  If her “one size” policy and cute and comfy style attract you like it does me then you have to check out her store.  It’s a bohemian paradise. 

The Most Interesting Thing I Found:

Just outside the church of St. Sulpice is an antiques flea market.  I love Parisian flea markets because they are so full of unique things and interesting people.  This one was probable my favorite because of its location and product.  It was a unique beauty. 

I hope you have enjoyed your journey through Paris as much as I did.  It’s not every day that I get to see such history and beauty as I did in the beautiful city that I love.  Au revoir Paris!  I miss you already.  

Arrondissement 6

District 6 was one of the highlights of Paris.  43,143 people are residing in this lovely place.  79.6% of them are born in metropolitan France and 8.7% are non-European immigrants.  If you were looking for a two star hotel to stay in this district you might consider the Hotel Cluny Sorbonne for €99 per night in a double room.  District 6 is home to the “Latin Quarter” which is where younger people tend to hang out, which makes sense because the University of Sorbonne lies within the boundaries, so there are plenty of shops and grocery stores to get all of your basic necessities. 

 

A Dozen Eggs: €2,70

1 Liter of Milk: €1,80

Steak p/kg: €26,90

Tourist Attraction:

Jardin du Luxembourg or the Luxembourg Gardens are a frequented part of Paris and for good reason.  Although it may not compare to Versailles in size it most definitely compares in beauty.  These gardens are one of the reasons that I love France.  It rests just outside of the Museum National O Histore Naturelle but it’s a free place to read a book or take an afternoon stroll.  There are beautiful statues and ponds to sit by and plenty of shade so take a day off and enjoy!

Amazing Architectural Attraction:

If you know something about Paris then I’m sure you’ve heard of the Pantheon and know that it should be on your list of things to see if you’ve got the time.  Originally built as a church, it is now more of a mausoleum.  Some of the most beautiful and interesting things in France seem to be in honor of the dead so check it out!

Today’s Business Shout Out!

If you are a music junky like me or you simply like good sounding speakers then you will appreciate that Bose is today’s business shout out.  So you may be able to find Bose in the US but if you happened to need a store whilst you are in Paris then you could find one here in the 6^th district!

The Most Interesting Thing I Found:

A statue of a naked Asian man can be found just at the front of the Pantheon.  It seemed to be an unexpected tourist attraction because despite commonly finding naked statues throughout France, people seemed to find this one particularly appealing to take photos with, maybe because he is rather tall and bronze.   

Arrondissement 11

District 11 has 152,744 residents.  74.5% of these residents are natural born citizens and 15.7% are non-European immigrants.  This district is a bit mellower than your everyday Paris but it does not skimp on beauty.  If you want to stay in this district then you could stay at the two star, Hotel International for €69 per night in a double room. Even though this isn’t the most scenic district, this is one of the cheapest hotels that I have found in Paris.  You can find it on 6, Rue Auguste Barbier.  Of course if you need to go to the grocery story you can find your local marche. 

 

A dozen Eggs: € 2,90

1 Liter of Milk: € 1,79

Steak p/kg: € 27,95

Tourist Attraction:

Cirque d'Hiver is Paris’s very own circus.  If you are like me and love circus’s, I went to one in January and loved it, then this is the place to be.  Even if you don’t want to spend the €30-40 to go then you should at least go see it because it is a beautiful and fun little building in and of itself. 

Amazing Architectural Attractions:

So I’ve posted about more churches and their beauty than I want to count but honestly they just cannot define the French style more perfectly.  This gothic style cathedral is no exception and should be recognized for its beauty. 

Today’s Business Shout Out!

Today goes to another one of those American businesses that have lost their way and come back into our hearts, Dominos.  Domino’s Pizza has gone through a few changes over the years, from being one of the most hated pizzerias to revamping and tasting rather delicious.  However, you probably should eat some French pizza while you can because it’s even better. 

The Most Interesting Thing I Found:

As you may know, Paris has a few canals cutting through its streets.  I personally like these canals because I think it gives the city a little Venetian feel.  However, in district 11 there is a manmade dam that cuts off the canal and turns into street right next to it.  I guess people do it all the time, New Orleans pushes back the ocean to exist, many places create dams and reservoirs by controlling water but it was awfully blunt against the other scenery of Paris and I thought it was pretty interesting. 

I hope you enjoy the sleepy little town of district 11!  Au revoir!