Journal

Where to photograph the Eiffel Tower: the four spots we recommend, from the 7th arrondissement — Where to photograph the Eiffel Tower in Paris: Champ de Mars, the Trocadéro terrace, Avenue de Camoëns and Bir‑Hakeim bridge. Our timing and framing tips.
Napoleon's tomb at the Invalides Dome: hours, prices and which entrance to use — Napoleon I's tomb is under the Invalides Dome, open daily from 10 am to 6 pm, ticket €17. Our entry and timing tips, from the 7th arrondissement.
Alexandre III Bridge: its history, and the best time to visit — Alexandre III Bridge in Paris: 152 m, inaugurated in 1900, listed historic monument. Its history, how to approach it and what time, seen from the 7th.
What to do in Paris when it rains: our recommendations from the 7th arrondissement — What to do in Paris when it rains: Musée d'Orsay, Musée Rodin, Le Bon Marché. Hours, closing days and the order we recommend.
Cler Street Market and Saxe‑Breteuil Market: days, hours and how to shop in the 7th arrondissement — Cler Street market: a pedestrian street of shops open almost every day, closed Sunday afternoon and Monday. The real market of the 7th is Saxe‑Breteuil.
Visit the Quai Branly Museum: hours, prices and Thursday evenings, seen from the 7th — Quai Branly Jacques Chirac Museum: open Tuesday to Sunday 10:30 am to 7 pm, Thursday until 10 pm, €14. Closed Monday. Our timing tips from the 7th.
What time does the Eiffel Tower sparkle, and where to watch it from the 7th arrondissement — The Eiffel Tower sparkles for five minutes at the start of each hour, from nightfall. Our timing guide and spots to watch it from the 7th arrondissement.
Visiting the Musée d'Orsay: hours, prices and the best time slot, seen from the 7th arrondissement — Visiting the Musée d'Orsay: open 9:30 am to 6 pm except Monday, Thursday night until 9:45 pm, full price €16. Our tips from neighbors in the 7th arrondissement.
Christmas Market in the 7th Arrondissement: what’s setting up near us — Christmas market in Paris’s 7th arrondissement: the Eiffel Branly village, the Saint‑Germain‑des‑Prés one, the 2026 season dates and our timing advice.
Sleeping in Paris's 7th arrondissement: who it's for, and what it changes — Choosing a hotel in Paris's 7th arrondissement: what's around Avenue Duquesne, our rooms with Eiffel Tower view, our bar, our check‑in times.
What to do in Saint-Germain-des-Prés: our walking itinerary from the 7th arrondissement — What to do in Saint-Germain-des-Prés: the former abbey church, the Delacroix museum and its hours, the cafés on the square. Our walking route from the 7th.
From Orly to the 7th arrondissement: the route we recommend since March 2025 — Getting from Orly to Paris 7th: line 14 in 20 to 30 minutes, ticket €14, taxi flat rate €36 left bank, and why the Orlybus no longer exists.
What to do at Champ de Mars: a guide from our 7th‑arrondissement neighbors — What to do at Champ de Mars: free 24‑hour access, best times, picnic, Eiffel Tower sparkle. Tips from our house on Avenue Duquesne, Paris 7th.
Visit the Rodin Museum: hours, tickets and the best time, seen from the 7th arrondissement — Visit the Rodin Museum, 77 rue de Varenne: open Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 6:30 pm, €14 full price, combined tickets with Orsay and Quai Branly. Our tips.
Going to the Eiffel Tower by metro: useful stations, views from the 7th — How to get to the Eiffel Tower by metro: Bir-Hakeim on line 6, Trocadéro, RER C at Champ de Mars and line 8 at École Militaire, explained from the 7th.
Visiting the Invalides: hours, prices and the recommended visit order — Visiting the Invalides: open daily 10 am–6 pm, ticket €17 (€12 reduced), Napoleon’s tomb included. Our timing and entry tips, from the 7th arrondissement.
Visit the Eiffel Tower: prices, floors and the advice we give at the front desk — Visit the Eiffel Tower from the 7th arrondissement: official prices, difference between 2nd floor and summit, when to go and what we recommend to our guests on Avenue Duquesne.
From Roissy CDG to the 7th arrondissement: the route we recommend to our guests — How to get from CDG to the 7th arrondissement of Paris: RER B then RER C to Invalides, Paris Region Airports ticket €14, taxi or Orly. Our advice, avenue Duquesne.
Stroll along the Seine quays: our favorite stretch, left bank, from the 7th — Stroll along the Seine left bank quays: the Rives de Seine park, from the Alma Bridge to the Arts Bridge, 2.3 km car‑free. Our route from Avenue Duquesne, Paris 7th.
New Year's Eve in Paris: what we recommend from the 7th arrondissement — New Year's Eve in Paris: the free gathering on December 31 on the Champs‑Élysées, the illuminations, and how we spend the evening from the 7th arrondissement.
Meeting room in the 7th arrondissement: ours, avenue Duquesne — Meeting room in the 7th arrondissement of Paris: audiovisual equipment, Wi‑Fi, coffee breaks, rates per hour, half‑day or full day, avenue Duquesne.
Hotel for 3 people in Paris: our Triple room, avenue Duquesne — A hotel for 3 people in Paris in the 7th: our Triple room, 16 m², queen bed and sofa bed, private bathroom, five rooms on avenue Duquesne.
Eiffel Tower view suite: ours, 28 m², avenue Duquesne — Our Eiffel Tower view suite: 28 m², queen bed, sitting area and desk, only two available, avenue Duquesne in the 7th arrondissement of Paris.
Visit the Invalides and the Rodin Museum in the same morning: hours, prices, combined tickets — Visit the Invalides and the Rodin Museum on the same day: real hours, 2026 prices, combined ticket for €26, what's free, and our tips from Avenue Duquesne.
Where to eat near the Eiffel Tower: our addresses on Rue Cler and Rue Saint-Dominique — Where to eat near the Eiffel Tower without ending up on tourist terraces: Rue Cler, Le Café du Marché, Les Cocottes on Rue Saint-Dominique, and our timing tips.
Hotel near the Eiffel Tower: our rooms with a view, avenue Duquesne — Hotel near the Eiffel Tower in the 7th: which rooms overlook the tower, ticket prices, the Rodin Museum and the Invalides, and our timing tips.
Romantic weekend in Paris: our version, in the 7th, Eiffel Tower view — A romantic hotel in Paris's 7th: rooms and junior suite with Eiffel Tower view, the sparkle every hour, the Rodin garden and the Seine quays on foot.
A 24‑hour hotel speakeasy bar in the 7th: ours — A hotel with a speakeasy bar in Paris: our ground‑floor lounge on Duquesne Avenue is open 24 hours, to the public and to guests, no reservation required.
The 7th arrondissement on foot: our guide from avenue Duquesne — A hotel in the 7th in Paris: what to see on foot from avenue Duquesne, the Invalides, the Rodin Museum, rue Cler and the Champ de Mars. Hours and tips.