In an area full of places of knowledge and prestigious monuments, rubbing shoulders with alternative shops and cosmopolitan restaurants, the Hotel des Nations Saint-Germain is a perfect pied-a-terre. It is located on the approach to a maze of charming streets leading within minutes to the lively terraces of the pretty Place de la Contrescarpe, as well as the famous Rue Mouffetard, renowned for its street stalls and food shops.
Just beyond stands the proud silhouette of the majestic Pantheon, facing the elegant Luxembourg Gardens. The latter is served by the Boulevard Saint-Michel, one of the most commercial of the capital's streets with its fashion stores. A few hundred metres further on, it meets the equally renowned Boulevard Saint-Germain and its chic boutiques.
The Jardin des Plantes extends from the other side of the Latin Quarter. It is home to the various visiting sites of the National Museum of Natural History, including the botanical garden itself, a popular place with joggers. Facing it is the great Mosque of Paris, and 10 minutes walk away stands the Arab World Institute, from where you can continue straight ahead for the bustling Bastille neighbourhood.
Some suggestions of places to visit, all less than 30 minutes walk from the Hotel des Nations Saint-Germain:
The area surrounding the hotel is served by two underground and six bus lines, some of which allow for quick direct access to the right bank and numerous tourist attractions. These include the historic Marais district, Louvre Museum, Royal Palace, famous department stores on Boulevard Haussmann, Pompidou Centre and Pigalle area at the foot of Montmartre.
