Louvre & Palais Royal - 1st Arrondissement
At the historic heart of central Paris, the 1st Arrondissement brings together some of the city's most important landmarks, museums and luxury shopping destinations. Explore the Louvre Museum, Palais Royal and Tuileries Garden, then continue towards Rue Saint-Honoré and Place Vendôme for fashion, jewellery, historic hotels and elegant Parisian addresses. Stretching along the Seine, the 1st is an ideal starting point for discovering art, culture, shopping, restaurants and cafés in central Paris.
TLC PARIS NOTES
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Place Vendôme — 10 min walk
Saint-Germain — 15 min walk / approx. 5–10 min taxi
Le Marais — 10 min métro
Saint-Germain — 15 min walk / approx. 5–10 min taxi
Le Marais — 10 min métro
Travel Time
Eiffel Tower — approx. 25–35 min taxi / 35 min métro
Montmartre — approx. 30 min métro / 35–45 min taxi
Montmartre — approx. 30 min métro / 35–45 min taxi
Best For
Luxury shopping, museums, art, elegant cafés & historic walks.
TLC Tip
Allow time to enjoy the gardens, arcades, cafés & quieter streets between the major landmarks.
Explore selected places, cafés, restaurants, shops & landmarks in the 1st Arrondissement below.
