From La Samaritaine to Kong

Parisian heritage, contemporary fashion & striking interiors lead naturally from La Samaritaine to nearby Kong for dining above the Seine.

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Historic Paris, Museums, Gardens & Shopping Streets

Louvre & Bourse — Paris 1st & 2nd Arrondissements

The 1st and 2nd arrondissements form the historic heart of central Paris. From the Louvre and Palais Royal to covered passages, luxury shopping streets and contemporary art venues, this area brings together royal history, architecture, culture and some of the city's most iconic addresses.

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What You'll Discover

Louvre Museum · Musée de l'Orangerie · MAD · Fondation Cartier · Palais Royal · Jardin du Palais Royal · Bourse de Commerce · Rue Saint-Honoré · Place Vendôme · Tuileries Garden · Galerie Vivienne · Passage des Panoramas · Opéra Garnier · Les Halles · Comédie-Française · Luxury Shopping · Chocolate · Perfume · Vintage · Contemporary Art · Historic Paris · Covered Passages · Cafés & Restaurants · Fashion Houses · Architecture & Heritage

TLC Paris note. If it is your first visit to Paris, this is one of the best areas to begin. Many of the city's major museums, gardens, shopping streets and historic landmarks connect naturally on foot.

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