The 4th arrondissement of Paris is located in the very heart of the Capital. Some people know it for the Cathédrale de Notre-Dame, others for it’s extravagant and trendy places like the Marais. Whether you love partying or discovering about cultures, this area has a little bit of everything for a little bit of everyone.
Before anything, it is a real time travel experience. The 4th arrondissement remained true to its past and stayed close to its identity. No wonder it’s so touristic!
The Right Bank of the Seine for the long walks lovers, Place des Voges for the History connoisseurs and Rivoli street for shopping addicts, the 4th arrondissement has everything to offer on top of an ancient architectural background.
You would like to know how the 4th arrondissement of Paris succeeds to enchant tourists over and over again? This post is for you!
Gothic architecture
We warned you in the title, the 4th arrondissement of Paris is famous for being a real historical landscape. This area full of memories for the French nation, is just the place you can’t avoid if you’re coming to Paris.
You won’t miss the Cathédrale de Notre-Dame, built during the Middle-Age period, this classic Gothic architectural little treasure is the most visited of France. The beautiful decorated windows, towers and of course its gargoyles are all things that arouse international tourists interests.
For those who would like to see another type of gothic architectural piece, they are most welcome to visit the Eglise Saint-Gervais. Real mix of styles, this construction kept going for centuries and went through a variety of architectural trends, all leaving a little mark on it. The facade, the nave, the choir stalls, the chapels, paintings, sculptures and galleries simply leave none indifferent.
Ancient style apartments
Place des Vosges — Lodgis
The 4th arrondissement is very famous for its appartments with old looking facades and beautiful areas like Île Saint-Louis, Place des Vosges, the Marais or Hotel de ville.
Lodgis offers a range of furnished rentals in the different areas of the 4th arrondissement.
Whether you would like to have a view on Notre-Dame or live in the intimacy of the small alley streets of Bastille, Lodgis has a large palette of choices going from studios to 1–4-bedrooms apartments.
The right place to explore
You pretty much understood it, the 4th arrondissement is the perfect area to get lost in.
In summer you can have an ice-cream at «Une Glace à Paris» , one of the best artisan ice-cream shop of the Capital, and enjoy the small alley streets of le Marais.
In autumn, you should definitely have a Crepe at «Crêpolog’» and keep walking straight until Bastille.
In winter, we recommend you to have a delicious hot meal at «Bel Canto» and enjoy the scenery surrounding you.
Finally, in Spring, make a stop at «Good Organic Only» take a fruit salad and head to Jardin du Port de l’Arsenal, enjoy the view and take some time to relax.
Photo shoot day
Because when you are in the 4th arrondissement, you shouldn’t even consider a second leaving your camera in your bag.
Whether you decide to wear your best outfit and pause in front of the beautiful architectural pieces, the enchanting scenery, or to take pictures of original meals, extravagant boutiques and original museums, you will definitely need several trips to the 4th arrondissement of Paris, to capture all of it.
If Paris is famous all around the world for fashion and shopping, it is also loved by locals for simple activities like these that allow you to share beautiful moments in one of the most magical cities in the world without having to break the bank.
This post made you want to learn more about Paris? If so, don’t hesitate to check out our blog posts about Paris and for those who would like to come to the city of Lights, Lodgis is glad to guide you through your apartment search in Paris!
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