Saint Germain des Prés

Formerly famous for its bookshops and intellectuals, the area is home to more and more designer shops, art galleries and luxury boutiques. Shopping in Saint-Germain-des-Prés is a real pleasure, the shops are very nicely decorated and the architecture of the buildings exceptional. The major ready-to-wear brands have all their stores on Boulevard Saint-Germain or on Rue de Rennes. The luxury brands or designers are grouped around the Place Saint Sulpice and the Rue de Rennes. You will also find in this district, the famous department store, the Bon Marché.