1st Arrondissement
ProfileLocated in the center of Paris, the 1st arrondissement is both the historic and tourist center of the city. In fact, it's the least densely populated district of Paris - most buildings are commercial, cultural or public. LandmarksEven those on the tightest schedules absolutely have to see two magnificent squares in the center of Paris - the Place de la Concorde designed by 18th century architect Jacques-Ange Gabriel (it was "furnished" in the mid-19th century by Jacques-Ignace Hittorf) and the Place Vendôme with its column celebrating Napoleon's victory at Austerlitz. Besides those two, the "can't miss" list includes the The Louvre and its famous 20th century addition, the Louvre Pyramid by I. M. Pei, which serves as the principal entrance to the museum. » Our list of selected 1st Arrondissement Landmarks (2) Hotels» Our list of selected 1st Arrondissement Hotels (1) Restaurants» Our list of selected 1st Arrondissement Restaurants (2) ShoppingMost high-end design houses can be found on Rue du Faubourg St-Honoré and around Palais Royal. | Photos |
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They are a familiar sight on the banks of the Seine - those faintly weary people manning dark-green wooden stalls filled with used and new books, postcards, posters, paintings, compact disks, LP's other pre-digital-era media curiosities.
