5th Arrondissement

Ile de la Cite, Paris and Ile Saint Louis, are nearby areas which are also worth discovering.

Visitors travel from near and far to see the Eiffel Tower, one of the most popular landmarks in the country. It is only 3 miles (5 kilometers) from the heart of town.

Check out the Arc de Triomphe and Louvre Museum and spend time in central Paris.

To really get a feel for Paris, take a trip to one of its museums and theaters. Book a tour, admire the interior of the building or simply enjoy the wonderful displays at Picasso Museum, the Arab World Institute and Orangerie Museum. Experience established and up-and-coming artists performing live at Paris Opera, Folies Bergere and Bobino. Enjoy the wonderful exhibits at the Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art and the Gallery of Comparative Anatomy and Paleontology.

If the sun is out, follow the lead of the locals who know the area best and make the most of the nearby parks and reserves. Immerse yourself in nature and soak up some sunshine in tranquil places such as Tuileries Garden and Parc Montsouris.

Destinations such as Palais Royal, the Luxembourg Gardens and Place Vendome are popular places for visitors to the 5th Arrondissement area,. See some sacred places such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, Eglise Saint-Eustache and the Church of Saint Germain l'Auxerrois. Breathe in the atmosphere and gain a deeper understanding of the role of religion in the area.

Grab your credit card and head to Galeries Lafayette, the Le Bon Marche and the Forum des Halles to get in some retail therapy.

Finding somewhere convenient to base yourself close to 5th Arrondissement is a breeze. The Pullman Paris Montparnasse, the Novotel Paris Gare Montparnasse and the Novotel Paris Les Halles are just three of the many great places to stay around here.