Tour Hotel de Sens

Closer to the Seine and the St. Marie Bridge in Village Saint Paul, stop by the Hotel de Sens, former house of the Archbishop of the City of Sens. With its renaissance style and gothic remains, you’ll feel more like you’re in the Loire Valley than in Paris.
Continue across the bridge and you’ll be on Ile Saint Louis, an island that is a favorite among Americans. This is the real Paris, so magical that you can’t help but fall in love with the city. The Ile is also home to many charming and affordable restaurants, offering great menus for less than 30 euros. Perhaps a bit touristy, but a great walking tour.

Walk Village Saint Paul

The Village Saint Paul is truly a village – it is a self-contained area dedicated to peace and the art of living. This tiny block of houses with its stone streets is entirely pedestrian and accessible only through arched passageways. It is located just behind Saint Paul Church, between the noisy rue de Rivoli and the busy road bordering the Seine.
Just to the west of Village Saint Paul, you’ll notice a long medieval wall with towers. This is the only section left of the Philippe Auguste fortifications. Dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries, Paris was only the size of today’s first six districts. The city was a fortress, completely surrounded by walls and towers to keep out criminals.

Visit 63 rue de Monceau

Wouldn't you love to tour one of the many beautiful Parisian mansions dotted throughout the city? Since most have been divided into apartments or are not open to the public, ce n'est pas possible.

But, there is one- the Musée Nissim de Camondo, a spectacular private hotel at 63, rue de Monceau.

The entire collection is stunning. All of the French XVII century objects are woven in history—tables and vases from Marie Antoinette, and carpets from Versailles. It is not each object, but the whole incredible ensemble, that makes the collection harmonious and magical.

A Stroll Through the 9th

A jewel of the 9th district, the Parisian home of the French Symbolist painter Gustave Moreau [1826 -1898] is located at 14 rue de la Rochefoucauld, hidden away in the Nouvelle Athènes neighborhood. One could often walk by without noticing this extraordinary museum since the heavy doors appear to be always closed.
The second story is actually the painter's old workshop, built in 1895. There are broad windows and a high ceiling framing the room. The third story, connected by a remarkable spiraling staircase, leads to the second workshop of the artist.
The walls are completely covered with oversized paintings of more than two hundred biblical and mythological characters.