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The 6^th arrondissement of Paris

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This guide provides everything you need to know about this area.

Notre avis d'expert sur le 6th arrondissement de Paris

Paris’s 6th arrondissement has the highest average price per square meter in Paris, and for the overwhelming majority of Parisians, moving there is a crazy dream.
Its central location, cultural diversity (literary, artistic…) and the presence of the famous Luxembourg Gardens make it a very attractive arrondissement.

The area is also one of the most noisy in Paris, with many busy traffic arteries fragmenting it.
Tourism is particularly strong in the northern part of the arrondissement, especially around Saint-Germain-des-Près.

It is the only arrondissement in Paris where prices have not risen above their 2012 peak, which represents a simple “rebalancing”. Your Paris apartment hunter recommends the southern part of Notre-Dame-des-Champs, where prices are a little more reasonable.

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Que devez-vous savoir avant d'acheter dans le 6th arrondissements ?

This arrondissement makes the most of its central location in Paris with a sought-after lifestyle. It’s a gentle blend of the lively, green 5th arrondissement and the Haussmann architecture and atmosphere of the 7th arrondissement. The population is very well-to-do, with a median income in the top 3 arrondissements in Paris. The architecture is relatively homogeneous, with a predominance of Haussmann-style buildings, particularly around the main thoroughfares.

A real breath of fresh air, the Luxembourg Gardens occupy a large part of the area, right up to the northern boundary of the 14th arrondissement. It’s a popular place for Parisians to run around or read on its famous metal chairs. The cultural offer is rich and varied, with many renowned art galleries. Getting around is no problem: car traffic is made easy by the large Haussmann-style arteries, and public transport remains the preferred mode of transport.

41 000 residents

€39 000 of median income, mostly higher than the average in Paris

54% are under 45, the lowest rate in Paris along with the 16th arrondissement

40% are homeowners, the highest percentage after the 16th arrondissement

Quels sont les différents quartiers de Paris 6 ?

Monnaie

The lively little shopping streets around the Saint-Michel fountain are a delight for youngsters. A “literary” arrondissement par excellence, it is home to numerous bookshops, literary cafés and the famous booksellers of the quays of the Seine. Home to the most prestigious academies (French, fine arts, science...), the Institut de France sits enthroned opposite the famous Pont des Arts.
Odéon

The Luxembourg Gardens occupy most of this area, inviting visitors to read and relax. Here you'll also find the Eglise Saint-Sulpice, with its many stores selling religious and spiritual objects. It's a lively arrondissement, with bars and restaurants lining the narrow streets.
Notre-Dame-des-Champs

The arrondissement's most residential arrondissement, Notre-Dame-des-Champs is home to one of Paris's most popular schools: the École Alsacienne. Cut by the sonorous arteries of rue de Rennes and boulevard Raspail, it remains one of the most sought-after areas in Paris.
Saint-Germain-des Près

This is THE chic arrondissement of the capital. Luxury boutiques rub shoulders with Paris's most renowned restaurants, to the delight of gourmets. It's a popular tourist spot, renowned for its many art galleries.

Les chiffres clés sur cet arrondissement*

40%

are homeowners

54%

are under 45 years old

54%

have lived here for nine years or less

40%

are families

Construction Years

Number of Rooms

Studio
2 rooms
3 rooms
4 rooms
5 rooms and more

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A bit of History

Under Roman rule, it would appear that a small part of the city lay to the east of today’s 6th arrondissement. When the population took refuge on the walled Ile de la Cité, the city was replaced by vineyards and quarries. In 543, Childebert, son of Clovis, prompted by the conversion of his dynasty to Christianity, founded a basilica under the dual protection of Saint Vincent and the Holy Cross, now the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. In the 12th century, Philippe Auguste’s enclosure demarcated Paris, including the northeast quarter of today’s arrondissement.

The completion of the Pont-Neuf in the 17th century linked the two banks of the Seine. Marie de Médicis commissioned the architect Salomon de Brosse to design the Palais du Luxembourg. Another prestigious monument in the arrondissement is the church of Saint-Sulpice. Considered too small, it was decided to rebuild it to rival Notre-Dame Cathedral. In the mid-19th century, Prefect Haussmann modified the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area, creating the great Parisian crossroads between Boulevard Saint-Germain and Boulevard Saint-Michel. Rue de Rennes was intended to facilitate passage between Gare Montparnasse on the Paris 15 side and Gare de l’Est.

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