- Touristy
- Shopping
- Museums & Galleries
- Historic sights
- Open air markets
- Cafes & Restaurants
- Cinemas & Theaters
- Designer boutiques
- Nightlife
About the area
The 1st Arrondissement, located along the right bank of the Seine, is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Paris. The relatively small district is dominated by a few of the city's must-see attractions: the Louvre, the Palais-Royal, and Tuileries Gardens. In addition, the Forum des Halles in Les Halles is a well-known open-air shopping center, sunken below street level.
Tourists are always bustling through the 1st Arrondissement, making it one of the city's most crowded areas. But despite the crowds, it is extremely pedestrian-friendly and once you arrive, it's easy to cover the entire neighborhood on foot. Aside from several museums and numerous gardens, the 1st Arrondissement is dotted by beautiful churches, such as Sainte Chapelle. Though not as famous as Notre Dame, this chapel has gorgeous stained glass windows and intricate mosaics.
Like most parts of Paris, the 1st Arrondissement has plenty to offer shopaholics and foodies alike. Though most of the shops are on the higher end, meals can be found for any price; if you're on a tight budget, head for a stand or a cart instead of a sit-down restaurant.
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Louvre Museum
The Louvre or the Louvre Museum is one of the world's largest museums and a historic monument in Paris, France. A central landmark of the city, it is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the 1st arrondissement (district). Nearly 35,000 objects from prehistory to the 21st century are exhibited over an area of 60,600 square metres (652,300 square feet). The Louvre is the world's most visited museum, and received more than 9.7 million visitors in 2012.
