7th Arrondissement

Bourgeois-chic and very expensive, the 7th arrondissement is home to several world-famous landmarks and museums (the Eiffel Tower, for one, is located in this district).

The area was originally a suburb - the Faubourg Saint-Germain, built gradually from the 17th century on as the swamps covering much of its terriorory were drained. Originally created for the aristocracy, the area neverthess became home to democratic insitutions: today, the 7th arronidissement contains the National Assembly and many ministries.

Attractions

The unavoidable feature of the district (as well as the city) is the Eiffel Tower built here in the late 19th century by Gustave Eiffel.

Musée d'Orsay is a former train station transformed into one of the top museums in the world. It is famous for its collection of Impressionist paintings.

Another highlight is the Musée Rodin which houses the scultor's most famous works.

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Hotels

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Restaurants

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Articles, Updates and Reviews

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If skate-sailing is your thing and Paris your kind of town, I have the perfect location for you. By all means, try doing this on Quai d'Orsay next to the Air France terminal. You'll have the fresh wind from the Seine, more than enough space for maneuver and the attention of both tourists and motorists. Unfortunately, I cannot tell you where to get the gear (I don't know). But surely, if skate-sailing is your thing, you do. So, smooth sailing!