Location: Saint-Gervais
Top Things to do in Saint-Gervais
Top 10 Things to do in Saint-Gervais, Ile-de-France
Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.
Restaurants in Paris
1. Bibliotheque Forney
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia
Once the Hotel de Sens. The building dates from the end of the 15th century was was intended to be the home of wealthy archbishops - starting with Salazar the archbishop of Sens. It took so long to build he never actually lived there and many noblemen used the property over the centuries. At one stage it was held by the Royal family until it was confiscated during the French Revolution (there’s even a canonball still lodged in the facade - we love these little details). After that it was neglected and was even used by the Saint James Marmelade Factory of all things. Eventually it was purchased by the City of Paris in 1911 and the last of it’s ad hoc tenants left in 1928. It has had some very famous guests over the centuries including, most famously, Nostradamus. He was invited to Paris by Queen Catherine of the Medicis in 1555 and lodged at the Townhouse of Sens as it was known. The living was fine at the townhouse, so fine he was struck down with an attack of gout and confined to bed, surrounded by people keen to hear his predictions. The Forney library moved here in 1929 when it outgrew it’s old premises. In its current incarnation of library focussing on decorative arts, it was hosting a fascinating exhibition about feeding Paris - including great photos of our neck of the woods, Les Halles. There was also a lot of memorabilia from restaurants and bistros and great vintage advertising items.
2. Atelier Clot
3. Galerie GADCOLLECTION
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Art Gallery specialized in Photography and vintage NASA prints. In the center of Paris, Galerie GADCOLLECTION guides collectors and art lovers in their purchases of photos. Galerie GADCOLLECTION exhibits fashion photography, as well as landscapes, celebrities portraits and conceptualist photos.
4. Diva's Kabaret
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 73 reviews
This is the only piano bar and live cabaret of the Marais in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. Diva's Kabaret is located in a fabulous vaulted cellar of the 12th century where we welcome you every thursdays, fridays and saturdays from 20h to 2h. The entrance is 30 €. This rate includes a glass of champagne or two soft drinks. Guests can eat at the property. We offer varied and generous boards. During this dinner show, you can watch the numbers of the beautiful international star La Diva Live, laugh with our dear Lara FullCamp, or let yourself be rocked by the talented Sweety Bonbon.
Reviewed By samuelh67 - Paris, France
We had a great time. I recommend this place for English-speaking tourists. A magnificent cabaret with a superb show
5. Place Ste. Catherine
6. Eglise Saint-Gervais Saint-Protais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
This 16th-century Gothic church, named for two men killed by the Roman emperor Nero, stands on the site of the original seventh-century church.
Reviewed By Jan_Lelie - Uganda, null
Sunday mass was a real delight here. The organ is beautiful. The congregation is very warm and welcoming. Be aware however that you’ll be sitting on a small stool and not in benches.
7. Le Marais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12,749 reviews
Located on a land-filled swamp, this revitalized neighborhood, once a center of high culture, fell into disrepair following the French Revolution, but has regained prominence.
Reviewed By SteveFromHenderson
Alive with restaurants, bars, shops of every variety. Home to the Picasso Museum (fantastic), the very interesting Carnavalet Museum (museum of the City of Paris), and lovely cafes, bakeries, creperies, and the best falafel shops in Europe!
8. Memorial De La Shoah
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,169 reviews
Reviewed By Tramble
High recommendations for the current temporary exhibit. On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the discovery of the death camps, this is an outstanding exposition featuring video testimonials of witnesses who survived the horrors of the camps. The voices and words included are Promo Levi, Simone Veil, Imre Kertész, and others. The exhibit is in French and closes in 2021 on 3 January.
9. Hotel de Sens
10. 4th Arrondissement
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
The 4th arrondissement contains the Renaissance-era Paris City Hall. It also contains the Renaissance square of Place des Vosges, the overtly modern Pompidou Centre and the lively southern part of the medieval district of Le Marais, which today is known for being the gay district of Paris (while the more quiet northern part of Le Marais is contained inside the 3rd arrondissement). The eastern parts of the Île de la Cité (including Notre-Dame de Paris) as well as the Île Saint-Louis are also included within the 4th arrondissement.
Reviewed By Ivisitedtheplace - Israel, null
We just loved staying here and lodging here. It was so great and exciting and fun and meaningful and pleasant. So much interesting stuff, and so much history. It is so worthwhile to visit here and to do lodging here. We will definitely return here for visiting and lodging on our soon-to-be next trip. This arrondissement is notable for the following stuff: the Renaissance-era Paris City Hall (which we absolutely loved and admired from the outside), the Renaissance square of Place des Vosges (which we explored and reveled in the amazing French history on which we were nurtured and grew up studying), the overtly modern Pompidou Centre (whose structure and architecture we enjoyed more than its inside), the lively southern part of the medieval district of Le Marais (which we loved as our place of lodging and home to traditional Jewish places of worship, study and- most importantly- food), and the eastern parts of the Île de la Cité (including Notre-Dame de Paris) as well as the Île Saint-Louis- the two islands that we visited numerous times and loved.
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