The most monumental quarter of the city: the Eiffel Tower over the Champ-de-Mars, the golden dome of the Invalides above Napoleon's tomb, the masterpieces of the Musée d'Orsay and the roses of the Rodin garden.
Each Paris arrondissement has its own guide. Hover the map to reveal a district's name, then click to open its dedicated site — you are currently in the 7th.
No other quarter packs so many icons into one walk: the Iron Lady, a golden dome, a palace of Impressionists and the most elegant bridge in the city — all on the Left Bank.
Gustave Eiffel's 324-metre iron tower, built for the 1889 World's Fair and now the symbol of Paris. Ride to the summit, or admire it sparkling on the hour after dark from the Champ-de-Mars.
Details →Louis XIV's vast veterans' hospital, crowned by a gilded dome. Beneath it lies the tomb of Napoleon; around it, the Musée de l'Armée tells France's military story.
Details →A Beaux-Arts railway station turned museum, home to the greatest gathering of Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir and Degas anywhere on earth — beneath its great glass clocks.
Details →The Hôtel Biron, where Rodin worked, surrounded by a rose garden dotted with The Thinker, The Kiss and The Gates of Hell. One of the most serene spots in Paris.
Details →The gilded Pont Alexandre III and the riverside quays frame postcard views of the dome and the tower — and the boats that cruise beneath them.
Details →Behind the monuments, the 7th is a real neighbourhood: the market street Rue Cler, the bistros of Rue Saint-Dominique and the grand store Le Bon Marché.
Details →Eight hand-picked hotels in the 7th arrondissement — each with its own page, a location map and direct booking.
A 5-star design hotel in a restored 1930s building, with a spa and patio between the Eiffel Tower and Invalides.
Five-star Left Bank boutique hotel in a 1926 Haussmannian building, blending literary heritage with refined contemporary design near the Musée d'Orsay.
An elegant 4-star boutique hotel with neo-classic décor, a 10-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower.
A design-forward 4-star boutique hotel with interiors by Christian Lacroix, steps from the Musée d'Orsay.
A romantic 4-star boutique hotel in an 18th-century mansion with antique-filled rooms and a hidden garden, on a quiet street near Boulevard Saint-Germain.
A refined 4-star boutique hotel on chic rue de Lille, steps from the Musée d'Orsay and the Seine, with eco-friendly design and Frédéric Malle bath amenities.
A charming family-run 3-star hideaway moments from the Invalides, with some rooms framing the Eiffel Tower.
A friendly 3-star hotel on boulevard de la Tour-Maubourg, a short walk from Les Invalides, with some rooms facing the golden dome.
From classic bistros on Rue Saint-Dominique to one of the world's great restaurants, the 7th serves both comfort and haute cuisine.
Facing the Assemblée Nationale, this is the place to run into politicians over lunch — and the favourite Paris restaurant of Mafalda Waldburg.
A quintessential red-checked Parisian bistro near the tower, famous for its South-West cooking — and for hosting the Obamas on a state visit.
Alain Passard's legendary three-star temple to the vegetable, near the Rodin museum. A once-in-a-lifetime tasting; book far ahead.
An inventive, vegetable-forward tasting menu from one of the city's most exciting chefs — refined, surprising and deeply seasonal.
L'Augustine, the café set in the beautiful sculpture gardens of the Musée Rodin — coffee, light plates and a break among the roses and the bronzes.
A neighbourhood Italian table on Rue de Bourgogne, a short walk from the Invalides and the Musée Rodin.
The icons that define the Paris skyline, plus the museums and gardens around them — the landmarks worth building your day around.
The 324-metre Iron Lady on the Champ-de-Mars, open daily from 09:30. Lift or stairs to the 2nd floor, lift to the summit. Book a timed ticket ahead; sunset slots go first.
The golden-domed complex housing Napoleon's tomb and the Musée de l'Armée. Full ticket ~€20, with a late opening on the first Friday evening of the month.
The greatest Impressionist collection in the world, in a former railway station on the Seine. Closed Mondays; book a timed slot to skip the queue.
Rodin's sculptures set in the Hôtel Biron and its rose garden — The Thinker, The Kiss and more. A garden-only ticket is a bargain on a fine day.
This is the Paris of the postcards. Skip-the-line tickets for the great monuments and museums, plus river cruises — most with free cancellation. Book the Eiffel Tower and Orsay ahead; they sell out.
Timed access to the 1st and 2nd floors by lift, with an optional climb to the summit for the highest view over Paris.
Skip the line into the world's greatest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, housed in a glorious former railway station.
The Musée de l'Armée and, under the gilded dome, the tomb of Napoleon — one of the grandest historical sites in the city.
Many cruises depart at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and the Pont de l'Alma, gliding past Orsay, the Louvre and the islands — magical at dusk.
Guided highlights tours — many starting on the Champ-de-Mars — to see the icons and learn the stories in a single, well-paced visit.
Timed entries and multi-day passes for the Rodin museum, the quai Branly and the great collections across the river.
A ready-made route through the icons of the 7th — timed so you skip the queues and finish on the Seine at sunset. Pick a style:
Every monument, museum, garden and table of the 7th on one interactive map. Filter by category, or click a place to locate it and open its links.
Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements that spiral outward clockwise from the centre, like a snail. The 7th sits on the Left Bank along the Seine, stretching from the Eiffel Tower in the west to the Musée d'Orsay in the east.
It's a large, open quarter of esplanades and long avenues, so good shoes help — but the payoff is that the Louvre, the Tuileries, the Champs-Élysées and Saint-Germain are all within a walk or one short hop.
Since 2025 the system has been simplified: paper tickets are gone, replaced by the contactless Navigo Easy card or your phone. A single Métro/RER ticket is now a flat fare, and a day pass quickly pays for itself if you ride often.
For door-to-door directions, the Bonjour RATP and Citymapper apps are the most reliable companions.
Spread along the Left Bank, the 75007 is served by several metro lines and the riverside RER C. Here are the essentials.
A few practical essentials to make your visit to the 7th arrondissement smooth and stress-free.
Spring and autumn bring the best light on the tower and the dome. Go early to the Eiffel Tower and Orsay to beat the crowds, and stay for the tower's hourly sparkle after dark.
Pre-book timed tickets for the Eiffel Tower and the Musée d'Orsay — both sell out. The Invalides and Rodin rarely need advance booking, but a combined Army+Rodin ticket saves money.
Cards are accepted almost everywhere. Service is included by law; rounding up for great service is appreciated, never expected.
Pick up a picnic on Rue Cler and eat it on the Champ-de-Mars, or book a bistro on Rue Saint-Dominique. Avoid the tourist traps right at the tower's foot.
The Musée d'Orsay and Rodin close on Mondays; the Eiffel Tower opens daily from 09:30. Lunch is 12–2:30 pm, dinner from 7:30 pm.
Tap water is safe and free in restaurants (une carafe d'eau). Emergency number is 112. Beware of petty scams and pickpockets around the Eiffel Tower.
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