Hotel Madison - Local Area
Saint Germain Travel Destinations
Set on the Boulevard Saint Germain, opposite the Church of Saint Germain des Prés and surrounded by shops, restaurants and cafés, the Madison Hotel is located central to many Saint Germaine Des Pres attractions, in a neighborhood that is always lively and busy, day and night. Saint Germain des Prés is a happy mix, made up of some of the best addresses in Paris, the Louis Vuitton boutique, not to mention several jewelers, bookshops and art galleries in the surrounding streets. The avenues are broad, and countless little streets full of charm and history lead off them. This lively area is a food lovers paradise, as many restaurants, as well as famous pâtissier, Pierre Hermé, is only a short step away. The Seine River and Luxembourg Gardens are close by, the Orsay and the Louvre Museum are within walking distance, and the hotels central position is ideal for walkers, who can embark on Saint Germain travel adventures on foot. The Saint Germain metro station is less than 100 metres from the hotel.
Luxe Guide to Vacations in Saint Germain Paris
Shopping in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Animated by an irrepressible lust for life, Saint-Germain-des-Prés is renowned for its legendary bistros, restaurants and jazz clubs. Shoppers will find everything from rare books and antiques to the latest fashion and designers boutiques.
Cruise on the Seine
These tours offer a pleasant and relaxing way to view Paris' most famous landmarks in a single hour . A night-time cruise is perhaps the most stunning: the boats are equipped with huge floodlights illuminating the riverside monuments, so bright that their glow is visible throughout the city on cloudy or foggy nights.
Notre Dame De Paris
Notre Dame is a Gothic cathedral on the eastern half of the Île de la Cité in Paris, France, with its main entrance to the west. It is still used as a Roman Catholic cathedral and is the seat of the Archbishop of Paris. Notre Dame de Paris is widely considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. It was restored and saved from destruction by Viollet-le-Duc, one of France's most famous architects
Orsay Museum
Situated in the majestic building of the former Orsay train station, the Orsay Museum exhibits paintings and sculptures from the years 1848 to 1914. Some masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet, Degas, Cézanne and Klimt can be admired.
Louvre Museum
The Louvre Museum is the most visited and one of the oldest and largest art galleries & museums in the world. It has a long history of artistic conservation inaugurated in the Capetian dynasty until today. Many of the world's most precious works of art are displayed, including the Joconde (Mona Lisa), Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace; it has extensive collections housed in the 3 wings of the Museum.
Luxembourg Gardens
Le Luxembourg Gardens is a 224,500 square meters public park and the largest in the city, the garden of the French Senate, which is itself housed in the Luxembourg Palace. The palace and gardens were built by architect Salomon de Brosse for Marie de' Medici from 1615 to 1627. The gardens include a large fenced-in playground that is very popular with local young children and their parents. Adjacent to it is an excellent puppet theatre and a merry-go-round. On occasion, pony rides are also available. In addition, free musical performances are presented in a gazebo on the grounds and there is an anonymous, inexpensive restaurant nearby, under the trees, with both indoor and outdoor seating from which you can enjoy the music over a glass of wine. The garden is enjoyable for its calm. On the little pond children play with miniature boats. The garden contains various statues and sculptures. Surrounding the pond are a series of statues of former French queens.
Saint-Sulpice Church
Located Place Saint-Sulpice, in the Luxembourg Quarter of the VIe arrondissement. 113 meters long, 58 meters in width and 34 meters tall, it is only slightly smaller than Notre-Dame and thus the second largest church in Paris. It is dedicated to Sulpitius the Pious.