Journal

What to do in Paris on January 1: what's open near the 7th, and our New Year's Day itinerary — What to do in Paris on January 1: the Eiffel Tower, Orsay, quai Branly, and the Maillol Museum were among the places open in 2026. Our day from the 7th.
The École Militaire in Paris: can you visit it, and what to see from the Champ de Mars — École militaire Paris, visit: an active military site at 1 place Joffre, open during the Journées du Patrimoine. History, Gabriel, and where to view the façade.
The Pont de Bir-Hakeim: what it is, its history, and how to get there from the 7th — The Pont de Bir-Hakeim: a two-level steel bridge from 1905, cars and pedestrians below, metro line 6 above. History, name, and access from the 7th.
What to do in Paris in December: our recommendations from the 7th (2026 edition) — What to do in Paris in December 2026: exhibitions to see (Orsay, Orangerie, Petit Palais), Christmas on the Left Bank and New Year's Eve, seen from avenue Duquesne.
Musée d'Orsay or Louvre: which to choose for a short stay, from the 7th arrondissement — Musée d'Orsay or Louvre? Closing days, late openings, visit duration, and the choice we recommend when you only have half a day in Paris.
The Lavirotte Building, 29 avenue Rapp: what to look at on the Art Nouveau façade in the 7th — Lavirotte Building, 29 avenue Rapp: Art Nouveau façade in Alexandre Bigot's flamed sandstone, awarded in 1901. What to look at, and why you stay on the pavement.
The bouquinistes of Paris: where to find them along the quays, and where to start from the 7th — Paris bouquinistes: over 200 booksellers, nearly 900 green boxes along 3 km of quays. Where to find them on the Left Bank and Right Bank, and our tip from the 7th.
From Beauvais Airport to the Eiffel Tower and the 7th: the route we recommend — Beauvais Airport to the Eiffel Tower: Aérobus shuttle to Porte Maillot (from 1h15, from €17.90), then RER C to Champ de Mars. Our route to the 7th.
The Musée Maillol, rue de Grenelle: hours, prices, and Thursday evenings — Musée Maillol in Paris: 59-61 rue de Grenelle, open daily 10:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday until 10pm, €19.90 full price. Our tips from the 7th.
What to do in Paris with children: our addresses in the 7th, from the Champ de Mars to Les Invalides — What to do in Paris with children in the 7th: the 1913 carousel and the playgrounds of the Champ de Mars, the quai Branly workshops, the free Musée de l'Armée.
From Gare du Nord to the Eiffel Tower and the 7th: the metro we recommend — Gare du Nord to Eiffel Tower: line 4 to Strasbourg-Saint-Denis, then line 8 towards Balard to École Militaire. One change, seen from the 7th.
What to do in Paris on Sunday: our Left Bank day, from the 7th — What to do in Paris on Sunday: the Raspail organic market, museums that are open (Rodin, Invalides, Orsay free on the 1st Sunday) and Le Bon Marché, seen from the 7th.
Île aux Cygnes in Paris: what to see and how to get down to it from the 7th — Île aux Cygnes in Paris: an 890 m tree-lined walkway on the Seine, from the Pont de Bir-Hakeim to the replica of the Statue of Liberty. Access and tips from the 7th.
The Gros-Caillou neighborhood: our neighbor in the 7th, between the Champ de Mars and the Seine — The Gros-Caillou neighborhood in Paris: the origin of its name, the Fontaine de Mars, rue Saint-Dominique, rue Cler, and the Champ de Mars, seen from avenue Duquesne.
Twin room in Paris: our two separate beds, avenue Duquesne, in the 7th — Hotel with twin room in Paris: 15 m², two single beds, private bathroom, reversible air conditioning. Our Twin Room, avenue Duquesne in the 7th.
What to do in Paris in November: our advice from the 7th (2026 edition) — What to do in Paris in November 2026: public holidays, Paris Photo from the 12th to the 15th, Beaujolais nouveau on the 19th, evening museum visits and the start of the festive season, seen from avenue Duquesne.
Paris Photo 2026 at the Grand Palais: dates, tickets, and how to get there from the 7th — Paris Photo 2026 takes place at the Grand Palais from November 12 to 15. Tickets noted between €36 and €41, program, and the route we recommend from Les Invalides.
The Paris Sewer Museum: where it is, when to go, and what you'll see — Paris Sewer Museum: esplanade Habib-Bourguiba (7th), open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm. Access, current rates and our tips from avenue Duquesne.
From Gare Montparnasse to the Eiffel Tower and the 7th: the metro we recommend (and from Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare) — Gare Montparnasse, Eiffel Tower, 7th: line 13 to Saint-François-Xavier, two stops. Our routes from Gare de Lyon and Saint-Lazare, station by station.
Grand Palais Ice Rink 2026: dates, prices, sessions, and how to get there from the 7th — Grand Palais Ice Rink 2026: December 13 to January 6, 2027, €27 to €39 including skate rental, three sessions per day. The route we recommend from the 7th.
Christmas Lights in Paris 2026: The Champs-Élysées and Beyond, Seen from the 7th — Christmas lights Paris 2026: Champs-Élysées lighting ceremony on a Sunday in mid-November, through early January. Our walking route from the 7th arrondissement.
Le Village Suisse and its antique dealers: where it is, which days, and how to get there from the 7th — Village Suisse in Paris: around twenty antique galleries, 78 avenue de Suffren (15th), open Thursday to Monday from 11am to 7pm. Our practical guide.
Parc Rives de Seine Left Bank: from Pont de l'Alma to Musée d'Orsay, section by section — The Parc Rives de Seine left bank links Pont de l'Alma to Pont Royal, car-free. Its three promenades, its history, and our tip from the 7th.
What to do in Paris in 1 day: our walking itinerary, from the 7th arrondissement — What to do in Paris in 1 day? Our walking itinerary in the 7th: rue Cler, Rodin Museum, Invalides, Seine riverbanks, and Champ de Mars, without a single metro ticket.
What to Do in Paris in 3 Days: Our Left Bank Itinerary from the 7th Arrondissement — What to Do in Paris in 3 Days: Our walking itinerary from Avenue Duquesne, between the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, the Rodin Museum, the Musée d'Orsay, the Seine quays and Saint-Germain.
The Musée de l'Armée at Les Invalides: hours, prices, and what's free — Musée de l'Armée at Les Invalides: open daily 10am-6pm, €17 full price, €12 reduced, late-night opening at €10 on the first Friday of the month. Our entry tips.
Paris Christmas Windows 2026: The Left Bank One, and What We Know About the Dates — Paris Christmas Windows 2026: Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, 24 rue de Sèvres in the 7th, unveils its windows in early November. Known dates, hours, and tips.
Paris Museum Late Openings: Which Evening, Until What Time, Seen from the 7th — Paris museum late openings, evening by evening: Orsay and quai Branly on Thursday, Maillol and the Louvre on Wednesday, the Eiffel Tower every night. Hours and tips.
The museums of the 7th arrondissement: the five we recommend, and when to visit — The museums of Paris's 7th arrondissement: Orsay, Rodin, quai Branly, the Army Museum, and Maillol. Addresses, closing days, late openings, and the order we suggest.
Avenue Duquesne: where exactly is it, and which metro line serves it — Avenue Duquesne is a 750 m street in the 7th arrondissement, between Place de l'École-Militaire and Rue Éblé. Metro line 13, Saint-François-Xavier station.
The Esplanade des Invalides: what you see there, and what it once was — Esplanade des Invalides: what to see, its history since 1704, its dimensions, the gate and cannons, and how to get there. Seen from avenue Duquesne.
The historic cafés of Saint-Germain-des-Prés: the four we recommend — The historic cafés of Saint-Germain-des-Prés: addresses, hours, and what to really do there. Les Deux Magots, le Flore, Lipp, and Le Procope, seen from the 7th.
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.
The Invalides district: what you really do there, seen from Duquesne Avenue — The Invalides district in Paris, seen from a hotel on Duquesne Avenue: the dome, the Rodin Museum, the Saxe-Breteuil market, Rue Cler and the Champ de Mars.
Christmas Markets in Paris 2026: dates and the ones we recommend on the left bank — Paris Christmas Market 2026: the season runs from mid‑November to Jan 3 2027, free entry. The villages we recommend on the left bank, seen from the 7th, Avenue Duquesne.
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 in 2 days: our itinerary, starting from the 7th arrondissement — What to do in Paris in 2 days when staying in the 7th: an hour‑by‑hour itinerary on foot, between the Eiffel Tower, Invalides, Rodin, Orsay and Saint‑Germain.
Left bank or right bank: where to stay in Paris, from the 7th — Left bank or right bank for staying in Paris? What each side of the Seine changes: monuments, markets, trips, evening vibe. Our take 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.
Shopping in Saint‑Germain‑des‑Prés: our Left Bank addresses, seen from the 7th — Where to shop in Saint‑Germain‑des‑Prés and the Left Bank: Le Bon Marché, La Grande Épicerie, Poilâne, Rue Cler. Addresses, hours and our tips.
Apartment hotel or hotel in Paris: how to choose, from the 7th arrondissement — Apartment hotel in Paris or classic hotel: kitchen, length of stay, service, location. What really changes, and for whom, explained from avenue Duquesne.
Seine River Cruise: where to board when staying in the 7th arrondissement — Seine River cruise: nearby embarkation points at Avenue Duquesne, Suffren port and foot of the Eiffel Tower, durations, options and the recommended slot.
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.