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The 7th arrondissement is perhaps the most expensive area to live in Paris, the Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous tourist sites in the world, is located here, as well as many government buildings (ministries, the National Assembly and so on). Many dignitaries and VIPs populate this arrondissement.

Expect high prices at cafés and restaurants.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By Métro/RER

Line 6 serves stations Bir-Hakeim (Eiffel Tower), Sevres-Babylon (Le Bon Marche).

Line 8 serves stations Invalides (Les Invalides), Varenne (Les Invalides, Musee de Rodin), Ecole-Militaire (Eiffel Tower), Latour Maubourg(Hotel des Invalides).

Line 10 serves station Sevres-Babylon(Le Bon Marche).

Line 13 serves stations Invalides(Les Invalides).

RER-C serves stations Invalides (Les Invalides), Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel (Eiffel Tower), Musee D'Orsay (Musee D'Orsay).

[edit] By boat

• Batobus [1], the hop on hop off service along the tourist sites on the Seine has stops at Tour Eiffel and the Musee d'Orsay.

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Map of the 7th Arrondissement

[edit] Landmarks

L'Eglise du Dome

• La Tour Eiffel (The Eiffel Tower), (Métro: Bir-Hakeim or Ecole Militiare, RER-C Champ de Mars-TourEiffel), ☎ +33 1 14 52 14 90. A symbol of Paris and one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Built by Gustave Eiffel in 1887-1889, the tower was almost torn down in 1909 and only saved due to its use as a telegraphy antenna. Note that the queues can be very long. Entry to the Eiffel Tower is on a first come, first served basis; the tower does not offer advance tickets or accept reservations. The North, West and East pillars have elevators that go to the first and second floors; the South pillar has stairs that can be climbed to the second floor. To reach the top floor, an additional elevator ride is required, and the wait for this can be very long as well. Taking the Métro as far as Ecole Militiare and then strolling up the Champ de Mars is a lovely way to arrive at the tower.  edit

Napoleon's Tomb in l'Eglise du Dôme

• l'Assemblée Nationale, 33 quai d'Orsay, ☎ +33 1 40 63 60 00, [2]. Open Mon, Fri, Sat 8.40AM - 11.40AM and 2PM - 5PM. Guided tours conducted all day, ID required. Formerely the Palais Bourbon, this building has housed the National Assembly, the French parliament's lower house, since 1827. Some interesting architecture and the library features the painting l'Histoire de la civilization by Delacroix. Visitors may be interested in attending assembly debates.  edit

• Hôtel des Invalides, Métro: Invalides, [3]. Founded in 1671 by Louis XIV as a hospital for 6000 war-wounded soldiers - this function explaining the name of the building - the golden-domed Hôtel des Invalides still functions as an infirmary and now also houses the Musée de l'Armée (see below). The church attached, l'Eglise du Dôme, houses the tomb of Napoleon.  edit

[edit] Museums and Galleries

Musee d'Orsay

• Musée d'Orsay, 1 rue de la Légion d'Honneur / rue de Lille (located on the Left Bank of the Seine, adjacent to the Pont Solferino and Pont Royal - opposite the Jardin des Tuileries in the 1st arrondissement, ''Métro: Solferino'', or ''Assemblée Nationale'', RER C: ''Musée d'Orsay'', bus 24, 63, 68, 69, 73, 83, 84, 94), ☎ +33 1 06 91 09 45, [4]. Housed in a former Beaux-Arts railway station (completed in 1900 for the Exposition Universelle, later saved from demolition and converted to its present use), the rambling, open-plan museum is home to the works of the great artists of the 19th century (1848-1914) - Impressionists, post-Impressionists, and the rest - that were formerly displayed in the Louvre. This is perhaps the most spectacular collection of European impressionism in the world-- breath-taking rooms full of Manet, Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh, and many others. Impressionist represent the biggest draw, but there is much more to explore. €8; concessions €5.50; under-18 free.  edit
• Musée du quai Branly, 37 quai Branly (Métro: Iéna, Bir Hakeim), [5]. Open Tue-Sun 10 AM -6 PM (Thu -9 PM).. Opened in 2006, this is the newest and the most modern of Paris' great museums, housing an outstanding collection of tribal art, with a particular emphasis on France's former (and present) territories in Oceania and Africa. The museum is huge and you can easily spend half a day wandering out, especially if you pause to explore the multimedia presentations. Admission 8.5€, with discount 6€ (''permanent collection only'')..  edit
• Musée Rodin, 77 Rue de Varenne (Métro: Varenne), ☎ +33 1 44 18 61 10 (fax: +33 1 44 18 61 30), [6]. Closed Mondays.. A museum dedicated to the life and work of the great sculptor. The house contains an extensive collection, which is unusually well presented in a spacious building with big windows that are open in nice weather, which makes this museum double pleasant. Admission 5€, with discount 3€, garden only 1€, visitors under 18 free..  edit

[edit] Other attractions

• Les Egouts de Paris, (entrance opposite 93 quai d'Orsay near the Pont d'Alma, Métro: Alma-Marceau). For an interesting take on Paris, check out the underground sewers of Paris.  edit

[edit][add listing] Do

• Vedettes de Paris (sightseeing cruises), [7]. Discover Paris by river on a chic boat.  edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

• Le Bon Marché, 24, rue de Sèvres (Metro: Sèvres Babylone), ☎ +33 1 00 09 00 93. The world's first department store and one of the largest in modern Paris.  edit

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[edit] Budget

• Au Pied de Fouet (At the wrong end of the whip), 45 rue de Babylone (Métro: Vaneau), ☎ +33 1 47 05 12 27, [8]. It's an appropriate name for a restaurant renowned for its unapologetically rude wait staff. Some people say that this is part of the charm of the place, perhaps that fits your definition of the word "charm" as well? Or perhaps not. One way or the other it's cheap and the food is good. €8-€12.  edit
• Chez Germaine, 30 rue Pierre Leroux, ☎ +33 1 42 73 28 34. It's all about home-cooking, like your grandma would do if she were French, and trained in cooking.  edit
• l'Oasis, 162, rue de Grenelle. An authentic take on Moroccan cuisine  edit

[edit] Mid-Range

• Tribeca, 36, Rue Cler, 75007 Paris, ☎ 01 45 55 12 01. A very nice terrasse on the rue Cler (pedestrian area). The food is simple but good and reasonably cheap. dinner menu Approx. €20.  edit
• Le Clos des Gourmets, 16 avenue Rapp (Métro: Ecole Militaire / Alma Marceau, RER: Pont de l'Alma), ☎ +33 1 45 51 75 61. Open Tue-Sat 12.15PM - 2PM, 7.15PM - 11PM, Closed Sun-Mon and August. A great little restaurant, elegant without being stuffy, popular with foreign visitors and American diplomatic staff (interesting conversations to be overheard....), fantastic French cuisine with a twist - try the avocado millefeuille with orange sauce for dessert (a surprisingly good combination) dinner menu: €33, credit cards accepted.  edit
• Chez l'Ami Jean, 27 Rue Malar. A sensational little restaurant featuring food and wine from the Basque region. dinner menu Approx. €30, credit cards accepted.  edit

[edit] Splurge

• Le Petit Tibéro, 132 rue du Bac, ☎ +33 1 45 48 76 25.  edit
• Le Voltaire, 27, quai Voltaire, ☎ +33 1 42 61 17 49. Le Voltaire has always been tres chic and with customers like Helene Rochas and the Rothschild family, you know you are dining with the right set. Peaceful wood paneling and lighting that flatters, it is an intimate and romantic setting, where newcomers feel that they belong to an exclusive club. Be sure to dine upon the tenderloin in pepper sauce, magnifique!  edit

[edit][add listing] Drink

• Le Cafe des Lettres, 53, rue de Verneuil, ☎ +33 1 42 22 52 17. Open noon until 11pm Mon to Sat. The charming cobblestoned courtyard makes this an ideal place to sit down and linger over a glass of wine. Excellent cocktail list.  edit

[edit][add listing] Sleep

[edit] Budget

[edit] Mid-Range

• Hôtel Chomel, 15, rue Chomel, ☎ +33 1 45 48 55 52, [9]. Basic but clean 3 star hotel.  edit
• Hôtel du Champ de Mars, 7, rue du Champ de Mars, ☎ +33 1 45 51 52 30 (fax: +33 1 45 51 64 36). Great value for money in an affordable location.  edit
• Hôtel Saint-Dominique, 62, rue Saint-Dominique, ☎ +33 1 47 05 51 44, [10]. Charming decor and attentive staff.  edit
• Hôtel Lindbergh, 5, rue Chômel, ☎ +33 1 45 48 35 53.  edit
• Duquesne Eiffel Hôtel, 23, avenue Duquesne, ☎ +33 1 44 42 09 09.  edit
• Hôtel de la Tulipe, 33, rue Malar, ☎ +33 1 45 51 67 21, [11].  edit
• Grand Hotel Leveque, 29, rue Cler (Métro: École Militaire), ☎ +33 1 47 05 49 15 (fax: +33 1 45 50 49 36), [12]. Located near to the Eiffel Tower on a charming market street. €75 to €150..  edit

[edit] Splurge

• Timhôtel Best Western Tour Eiffel Invalides, 35, boulevard de La Tour-Maubourg, ☎ +33 1 45 56 10 78.  edit
• Hôtel Saint-Dominique, 62, rue St Dominique, ☎ (33-1) 47 05 51 44 (fax: (33-1) 47 05 81 28), [13].  edit

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