If there is one arrondissement of Paris that the entire world knows of, it’s this one. It represents the very heart of international tourism because of the Eiffel Tower, the beautiful Champs-de-Mars and the Hôtel des Invalides but it’s also the district where the official institutions are located.
Considered as one of the must beautiful and luxurious arrondissement of Paris, it offers a large range of Haussmanian style structures and cultural wonders.
If you enjoy cultural activities like visiting museums and exploring luxurious and amazing areas of Paris, this post is for you!
Values and Symbols of the Republic
The 7th arrondissement of Paris is full of political institutions, embassies and important symbols of the Republic.
The National Residence of the Invalids which is a monument related to France’s Historical military heroes, is a huge touristic destination but also a beautiful architectural piece. Most parisians enjoy going there to do outdoors activities in the garden located in front of it. Moreover, it’s in this area that you will see the Dôme des Invalides, where the war heroes such as Napoleon Bonaparte, were buried. Most people tend to spend the day visiting this area and extend their stroll to the bridge of Alexandre III to take pictures of the enchanting scenery.
The connoisseurs would certainly tell you that the office of the President and its government called «Hôtel Matignon» is located in Rue de Varenne. Close to the Palais Bourbon, where the National Assembly gathers. It represents the very heart of the country’s democracy; where laws and regulations are discussed, voted and implemented.
Finally, the United nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural organization represents a valuable piece of the people’s values. Their motto being «building peace in the minds of men and women», this institution promotes different aspects of cultures and equal opportunities for all children and citizens on an international scale.
Cultural Activities
If you like museums, you just got served! Indeed, the 7th arrondissements covers some of the most important and prestigious museums of France such as the Musée Rodin, the Musée du Quai Branly and the Musée d’Orsay. Each of them have their own little specificities which make them all the more fascinating.
The Musée Rodin, created in 1916 under the sculptor’s initiative, preserves and exposes thousands of Auguste Rodin’s pieces following their chronologic order. Some people are mainly fascinated by the diversity of art forms represented in the museum such as sculptures, paintings, prints, ceramics and photographs, while others will tell you that the Garden’s exposition is a breahtaking scenery.
The Musée du Quai Branly was a project supported by the former French President: M. Jacques Chirac. This little treasure is dedicated to the non-western arts and features traditional art cultures of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. This museum is located on the left-bank of the River Seine and is also a center of research.
Since we enjoy saving the best for last, we introduce to you the biggest museum of Europe: The Musée d’Orsay. Most people even take the time to enjoy the beauty of the premises before entering. This museum, located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, owns the biggest impressionists and post-impressionists’ pieces of arts in the world.
The Eiffel Tower at your Doorstep
No matter where you decide to live in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, you will not be able to ignore the Eiffel Tower as you open the windows or step out of your apartment.
Most visited monument of the world, its nocturnal diamond lights always enchants the tourists, parisians and in all honesty, Lodgis is amazed by it as much as you are, which is why we offer a large range of furnished rentals in the 7th arrondissement of Paris.
Whether you want to live alone, with your other half or your family, Lodgis does everything to guide you through your real estate project and all this with the cheapest agency fees of the Parisian market.
A One Life Time Experience
If you are visiting the 7th arrondissement of Paris, it would be too bad to stop yourself from visiting the Eiffel Tower and dining in the most amazing French restaurants.
What is better than dining in a fine gastronomic restaurant in the Eiffel Tower while overlooking the City of Lights?
We definitely recommend that you have a dinner at the 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant, where the menu changes twice a year to make sure that the ingredients used for your meal are fresh and seasonal!
Lodgis tips’: make a stop at The champagne bar located at the top of the Eiffel Tower where you can enjoy a large choice of a glass of either rosé or white champagne!
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