Visit by Pope Leo XIV: Friday 25 September 2026. The following stops will not be served: Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Notre-Dame, Jardin des Plantes, Hôtel de Ville.
Musée d'Orsay Station
Chic Rive Gauche
The super chic 7th arrondissement of Paris runs from the antique dealers on Le Bon Marché quai to rue du Bac. With beautiful architecture and upscale boutiques, this is the Rive Gauche in all its finery.
Monuments and Museums
Opened in 1986 in the old Orsay train station, the museum houses the world's largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art.
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Musée Maillol is a who's who of the international art world with works by greats such as Frida Kahlo, Basquiat, Bacon, Keith Haring and Bonnard. Formerly a convent, the building has been home to the permanent collection of French sculptor Aristide Maillol since 1996.
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Shopping Excursions
Opened in 1852, Le Bon Marché was the first department store in the world. Now a temple for luxury brands and high-end amenities, it embodies the spirit of the Rive Gauche of Paris.
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Paris hot spots
An upscale cafeteria serving up a lunch and dinner menu of 80 dishes, including king crab ravioli and suckling lamb chops. Take a seat at either of the counters facing one another and enjoy the delectable cuisine made right before your eyes.
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The antique stalls at Quai Voltaire are like stepping into Ali Baba’s caves with everything from porcelain vases and paintings to silverware, chandeliers and even antique toys.
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