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Dauphine

76 Rue de Seine, 75006 Paris

A Saint-Germain institution since 1975 — flawless viennoiseries, tarts and the famous "Mabillon" dessert.

72 Rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris

The macaron maestro. Grab a box of Ispahan and you will understand the queue.

8 Rue du Cherche-Midi, 75006 Paris

Legendary sourdough miche, baked in a wood oven the same way since 1932.

172 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris

Sartre and de Beauvoir held court here. Order a chocolat chaud and watch the boulevard go by.

6 Place Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris

The other literary landmark on the square — terrace facing the oldest church in Paris.

43 Rue de Seine, 75006 Paris

A genuine artists' café with an Art Nouveau back room and a lovely corner terrace.

9 Carrefour de l'Odéon, 75006 Paris

Yves Camdeborde's tiny bistro — perfect for a casual lunch of charcuterie and market plates.

3 Rue Racine, 75006 Paris

A jaw-dropping 1906 Art Nouveau dining room serving honest French classics at gentle prices.

41 Rue Saint-André des Arts, 75006 Paris

A historic bistro (now an Alain Ducasse address) famous for its Bresse chicken with olives.

151 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris

The quintessential Left Bank brasserie — choucroute, white tablecloths, a slice of old Paris.

Pont Neuf, 75001 Paris

The oldest standing bridge in Paris, two minutes away — the classic first stroll of any stay.

Square du Vert-Galant, 75001 Paris

A pocket park at the tip of the Île de la Cité — bring a coffee and watch the boats pass.

Pont des Arts, 75006 Paris

The pedestrian bridge linking the Louvre to the Institut — best at golden hour.

Jardin du Luxembourg, 75006 Paris

The Left Bank's great garden — sailboats on the basin, green chairs, and quiet alleys.

6 Rue de Furstemberg, 75006 Paris

The painter's former studio on the prettiest little square in the quarter.

Place de l'Odéon, 75006 Paris

A neoclassical national theatre — worth it just to see the colonnade lit up at night.

11 Quai de Conti, 75006 Paris

France's historic mint on the quay, with rotating contemporary-art exhibitions.

4-6 Rue Lobineau, 75006 Paris

A covered market with a traiteur, cheese and produce stalls — handy for stocking the kitchen.

Boulevard Raspail, 75006 Paris

Open-air market (organic on Sundays) — the spot for a picnic haul.

50 Rue de Rennes, 75006 Paris

The reliable city supermarket for water, breakfast and last-minute basics.