Located next to the Latin Quarter, Paris’ 6th arrondissement is divided into three main areas: Saint- Germain- des- Prés, Luxembourg, and the southwestern section of the rue de Rennes, which leads up to Montparnasse. The 6th Arrondissement, specifically Saint Germain Des Prés, is a popular neighborhood for tourists. Metro stops: The most commonly used metro stops …
From a historical perspective, Paris’ 5th arrondissement (located on the left bank of the River Seine) is one of the most fascinating. It is also one of the liveliest in the city. Known as the “Latin Quarter,” the 5th arrondissement is home to the Sorbonne, The Pantheon and a number of Gallo-Roman ruins. The Latin …
Located on the right bank, the 4th arrondissement is known for areas and sites such as Hôtel-de-Ville (Paris’ city hall), Place des Vosges, the Centre Pompidou (Paris’ premier modern art center), and the southern section of the Marais district. In terms of ambiance, the 4th arrondissement is popular because of its quaint streets, cafés, and …
Located on the right bank of the River Seine, Paris’s 3rd arrondissement is one of the smallest arrondissements in Paris. Included in the 3rd arrondissement is the northern part of Le Marais, Paris’ oldest neighborhood. This is where you’ll find the oldest private residence in Paris (from the early 15th century), located on the Rue …
Paris 1st Arrondissement is located along the Right Bank of the River Seine (it extends onto the western section of the Île de la Cité in the middle of the river). It is home to famous sites like the Louvre, the Jardins des Tuileries, and the Palais-Royal, as well as popular shopping venues like Les …
The 2nd arrondissement, located on the right bank of the River Seine, is best known as the location of the Bourse (stock exchange), which makes it France’s financial center. This is also where you will find “les galeries,” covered upscale shopping areas that date back to the 19th century. The Paris 2nd arrondissement is also …
Introduction to Andorra The Principality of Andorra (officially known as the Principality of the Valleys of Andorra) is the sixth smallest nation in Europe and it is not a member of the European Union. Located in the eastern Pyrenees, bordered by Spain and France, it is governed jointly by the President of France and the …
When one hears the name “Geneva,” images of a large lake, high-end shops and pristinely manicured public parks typically come to mind. However, there is a more eclectic side to Geneva that many tourists never experience: Les Pâquis. Once used as a wide-open area for grazing cattle, Les Pâquis is now Geneva’s most eclectic …
Berlin is home to numerous artists from across the globe who have taken full advantage of Berlin’s transition period throughout the 1990s and 2000s to find art gallery and performance spaces in the most unexpected places. As a result of this governmental support for the arts and the city’s financial accessibility in general, Berlin is …
Introduction to Monaco The Principality of Monaco is a constitutional monarchy located along the French Riviera, near the Italian border. Monaco is the name of the country and the capital city (the only city in Monaco). It is comprised of five main areas, the largest of which is Monte Carlo. Monte Carlo is the pinnacle of elegance, …