Saint-Germain-des-Prés, right
behind the door
You are now at 34 Rue de Buci. It doesn’t get much more central than this in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Paris begins the moment you step through the hotel’s door. Cafés, terraces, galleries, bookstores, markets, antique shops, and hidden gems can be discovered on foot, almost without a set route. The Artus is right in the middle of it all. And that’s exactly why you’re here.
— Artus
From Rue de Buci to Rue de Seine
Around the Artus hotel, a few streets alone capture the spirit of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Rue de Buci for its terraces and vibrant energy; Rue de Seine for its art galleries, antique shops, and storefronts; and Rue Jacob for its publishing houses, historic landmarks, and more intimate atmosphere. You can wander from one to the next in just a few minutes, stopping by an exhibition, a bookstore, a café, or a building facade worth a closer look. It’s a neighborhood where art, books, and Parisian life continue to coexist in perfect harmony.
Exploring Saint-Germain on Foot
Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Saint-Sulpice, the Odéon, the banks of the Seine, the Luxembourg Gardens, the galleries on the Left Bank… everything invites you to take a stroll. It only takes a few blocks to go from a historic café to a bookstore, from an exhibition to a sidewalk café, or from an exclusive boutique to the banks of the Seine.
The Left Bank and Paris Within Reach
Saint-Germain is both a starting point and a destination. Cross the Seine to reach the Louvre and the historic heart of Paris, stroll along the quays, or simply stay on this side of the river. Whether on foot, by metro, or by following the advice of our Clefs d’Or Head Concierge, Paris is right at your fingertips.
And then, head back to Rue de Buci
After visiting the museums, galleries, and taking a few strolls through Paris, I returned to the Artus. A coffee. An album. A few pages of a book. And Saint-Germain always right outside the door.
