Paris 6

The 6th arrondissement, a chic district on the Left Bank, is chock full of cultural treasures—from the Place Saint-André des Arts to the Fontaine Saint-Michel to the Jardin du Luxembourg—that have attracted some of the city’s greatest artists, including Delacroix, Camus, Sartre, and De Beauvoir. Wander on down to Saint-Germain-des-Prés, an area much loved by connoisseurs of the city seeking the unexpected, and discover hidden surprises tucked away. The area has the feel of a spirited little village and features shops and restaurants adored by tourists and locals alike.