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Being a Saint Germain des Prés resident, Sylvie de Lattre knows all the streets, stories and colours by heart. She explores relentlessly this area that has no more secrets for her. Today, she opens the doors into the Saint Germain lifestyle and the trendy spots.

It all starts in the morning, under the shadows of the Luxembourg Garden and its eternally happy joggers. This morning visit is a smooth immersion into the chic and vibrant atmosphere of Saint Germain des Prés, before arriving at the picturesque market of the rue Buci where the famous Parisian café-croissant provide particular charms and tastes. Also in the rue Buci, the gift shop of the Thanner drugstore is a true gold mine where reside original and unexpected ideas for gifts.

Other road, other atmosphere, in the quietness and intimacy of the rue Pré au Clerc. This street is a must for fashion experts who come for the weather and trends. Four addresses in the pure Saint Germain style: Irié for its contemporary and humble fashion, Calypso for the new gypsy chic collection, Accessoire Diffusion for the know-how of a great bootmaker, and Laurence Tavernier for the new prodigy of French night lingerie.

For teatime, do not miss your rendezvous with the greedy Saint Germain! La Maison Debeauve et Gallais, rue des Saint Pères is promising you a moment of pleasure for chocolate amateurs. For those who prefer macaroons, go to rue Bonaparte, a few paces from the Saint Germain des Prés church. In the little blue salon of Ladurée, you will taste the perfect sweetness of this undisputed and prestigious name.

As for food, here are some addresses for lunch and dinner in town in all quietness! Starting with the 35° Ouest restaurant that’s taking you on a trip. A chic address located in the rue Verneuil, where captain Pascal Yar is fighting against winds and storms in the kitchen in order to deliver secrets of the sea in his plate of langoustine, reminding the port of Brittany.

In a more left-bank style, the retro style of the Cinq Mars restaurant is bringing back to life the ancient tastes and flavours. “Terrine de Campagne”, homemade “purée”, “pot au feu” (only served during winter) are served as they were decades ago and never stop to delight visitors.

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n a more intimate vibe, the Bistro de l’université is standing out for its traditional cuisine and specialties. A small and local canteen, where you can enjoy a juicy “steak-frite”, all in a setting reminding the rustic and ancient charms.

For an Italian dinner, join without hesitation the small restaurant by a Sardinian family in the rue Perronet. In the Perron restaurant, you can enjoy the refined cuisine along with the peaceful neighbourhood.
One last address in Saint Germain des Prés?

Chez Barthélémy, a marvellous and old fashion cheese maker that’s offering a treasure of flavours. The atmosphere is quite jovial in this family household and the humor of the owner is contagious. Just like the whole area.

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