7th Arrondissement Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Les Invalides featuring heritage architecture and street scenes as well as a large group of people
Eiffel Tower featuring a monument, heritage architecture and a sunset
Les Invalides showing heritage architecture
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Visit this district’s well-known attraction, the iconic Eiffel Tower, and its other superb historic buildings and museums.

Discover the true essence of Paris in the 7th Arrondissement with a plethora of beautiful art and design as well as numerous options for delicious food and drink. Marvel at the work of some of Europe’s most talented painters and gain a fresh perspective of the city from the calm waters of the Seine River.

Look for the Eiffel Tower on the western side of the 7th Arrondissement. Take an elevator for views from the first and second floors before getting on a separate elevator or climbing stairs to the top. Be aware that lines are often extremely long. The second elevator is not available to disabled visitors. Make sure you see the tower after dark when it is decorated with flashing lights for a few minutes every hour.

Back at ground level, head to the HôtelNational des Invalides, a 20-minute walk east. This massive hospital complex was built by Louis XIV during the 17th century to house war veterans. Discover an assortment of military relics at the Musée de l’Armee and explore the Église du Dôme where the tomb of Napoleon is kept beneath a glistening round golden roof.

Among several fascinating art museums nearby, one highlight is Musée Rodin to the east, with its extensive collection dedicated to sculptor Auguste Rodin. The Musée d’Orsay on the banks of the river opposite Jardin des Tuileries has paintings by Monet and van Gogh while the Musée du Quai Branly documents tribal art from France’s former and current territories in Oceania and Africa.

Find many dining choices in the 7th Arrondissement, with a huge selection of restaurants serving mouthwatering French cuisine. Accommodations here cater for all tastes, with both budget and luxury rooms available. Comfortably walk between sites or use the several metro lines, all with regular services. Get a different outlook on famous sites with a river cruise on the hop-on, hop-off boat that stops at the Eiffel Tower, Musée d’Orsay and other places along the banks.


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Other neighbourhoods around 7th Arrondissement

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Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin

Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin. Top attractions like Le Bon Marche and Orsay Museum are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Rue du Bac Station or Solferino Station to see more of the city.

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Quartier des Invalides

Travellers choose Quartier des Invalides for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at La Tour-Maubourg Station or Varenne Station and check out top sights like Les Invalides.

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Saint-Germain-des-Prés

5/5(33 area reviews)

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Check out top attractions like Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres and Place Saint-Germain-des-Pres, and jump on the metro at Mabillon Station or Saint-Germain-des-Pres Station to see more of the city.

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6th Arrondissement

5/5(28 area reviews)

Known for its beautiful gardens and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in 6th Arrondissement. Check out top attractions like Luxembourg Gardens and Saint-Sulpice Church, and jump on the metro at Saint-Sulpice Station or Mabillon Station to see more of the city.

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Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois

Museums, historical sites and river views highlight some notable features of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois. Make a stop by Louvre Museum or La Carrousel du Louvre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Louvre - Rivoli Station or Pont Neuf Station to get around town.

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1st Arrondissement

4.5/5(104 area reviews)

Louvre Museum and Comedie-Francaise are a few top attractions in 1st Arrondissement. Hop around the city on the metro at Pyramides Metro Station or Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre Metro Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops.

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7th Arrondissement Travel Guide

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