Refinement and serenity define this district, qualities also mirrored by the shops and restaurants within it.
Tartine et Chocolat and Bonpoint are perfect for the local little ones.
Rue de Bourgogne is a lively street, filled with a wealth of stalls and delicatessens. The gourmet addresses here create a bubble out of time: the Ducs de Bourgogne will sweep you off your feet with its traditional French cuisine, while Barthelemy delights with its exceptional cheeses. The area is brimming with top tables. Manage the nation's business at lunch at the stainless steel-filled Café des Ministères, or take your time at Racine des Prés, celebrate milestones at Mon Square or escape to the radiant Italian skies of Piero, Pierre Gagnaire's Italian restaurant.
At the weekend, head along the quayside by the Musée d'Orsay, where you can stroll, run and try your hand at longboarding before enjoying a drink at the Rosa Bonheur, offering panoramic views of Paris; or after brunch at Marcel's, take your children to the Musée d'Orsay and play hide-and-seek in the Musée Rodin gardens.
In the summer, lunch at the restaurant in the garden of the Maison de l'Amérique Latine is a must do, offering a country escape in the heart of Paris.
The neighbourhood offers a gentle, peaceful lifestyle of absolute refinement.