The 7th arrondissement of Paris is referred to as le septième or the Palais-Bourbon, in a reference to the seat of the National Assembly. It includes some of the major and well-known tourist attractions of Paris, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Hôtel des Invalides (Napoleon's resting place), the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, as well as a concentration of museums such as the Musée d'Orsay, Musée Rodin and the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac.
Situated on the Left bank of the River Seine—this central arrondissement, which includes the historical aristocratic neighbourhood of Faubourg Saint-Germain, contains a number of French national institutions, among them the National Assembly and numerous government ministries. It is also home to many foreign diplomatic embassies, some of them occupying outstanding hôtels particuliers.
The arrondissement has been home to the French upper class since the 17th century, when it became the new residence of France's highest nobility. The district has been so fashionable within the French aristocracy that the phrase le Faubourg—referring to the ancient name of the current 7th arrondissement—has been used to describe French nobility ever since. The 7th arrondissement and Neuilly-sur-Seine form the most affluent and prestigious residential area in France.
Source: Wikipedia
Paris in 20 Walks: 7th Arrondissement
Length: 10.7 km
Start/ End: Sevres-Babylone metro / Vaneau metro
Part 1 - Start to École Militaire metro [nos. 1-22] - 6.2 km
Part 2 - École Militaire metro to End [no. 23-38] - 4.5 kmAlternative Walking Maps: see Footpath Maps
Start/ End: Sevres-Babylone metro / Vaneau metro
Part 1 - Start to École Militaire metro [nos. 1-22] - 6.2 km
Part 2 - École Militaire metro to End [no. 23-38] - 4.5 km
Best Streets
Rue du Bac [no. 5]
Promenade des Berges de la Seine [no. 10]
Rue de l'universite [no. 14]
Rue de Monttessuy - views of the Eiffel Tower [no. 17]
Square Rapp [no. 19] (also see 29 Ave. Rapp for a spectacular door! [no. 18])
Rue Cler [no. 23]
Rue Saint-Dominique [no. 27]
Avenue du Marechal Gallieni [no. 28]
Gardens
Square Boucicaut [no. 1]
Square Roger-Stephane [no. 2]
Parc du Champ de Mars [no. 21]
Square Denys Bulher [no. 24]
Museums etc
Musee Maillot [no. 4]
Deyrolle [no. 6]
Musee d'Orsay [no. 8]
Sewers Museum (Les Egouts) [no. 11]
Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac [no. 13]
The American Library in Paris [no. 16]
Hotel des Invalides [no. 29]
Musee Rodin [no. 30]
Churches
Cathedrale de la Sainte-Trinite - Eglise Orthodox Russe [no. 12]
Eglise Luthérienne Saint Jean [no. 25]
Sainte-Clotilde [no. 31]
Chapelle Notre Dame de La Medaille Miraculreuse [no. 36]
Other Landmarks
Palais Bourbon - Assemblée Nationale [no. 9]
Eiffel Tower [no. 15]
Fontaine de Mars [no. 20]
École Militaire [no. 22]
Hotel Matignon [no. 32]
Cafes and Restaurants
A La Petite Chaise [no. 3]
Le Bistrot de Paris [no. 7]
Brasserie Thoumieux [no. 26]
Cafe Varenne [no. 33]
Le Bac a Glaces [no. 34]
Coutume Cafe [no. 38]
Markets/ shops
Le Bon Marche [no. 35]
Postcards from Paris in 20 Walks
Photos of the 7th arrondissement