Paris, France - Video Tour of Saint-Germain-des-Prés (Part 2)

Hello and welcome to another video tour of a fantastic neighborhood in Paris by New York Habitat ( www.nyhabitat.com ). Today, David Hill will take you on a tour of Saint-Germain-des-Pres for the second part of our series on this wonderful neighborhood in Paris, France
Do not hesitate to watch other great video tours, such as the first part of our series on Saint-Germain-des-Pres ( • Paris, France - Video ... ) or this video tour of Montmartre ( • Paris, France - Video ... ).
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Saint-Germain-des-Pres is located just south of the Seine River and west of the Latin Quarter. It was once home to a large monastery, and a tiny market town.
Our first stop in this video tour will be the rather busy road leading to the Montparnasse Tower, i.e. the rue de Rennes. New Orleans Jazz and Be Bop were introduced here by the likes of Miles Davis and Duke Ellington. In the 1950s, the numerous cellars were the place to hear singers like Serge Gainsbourg, Georges Brassens, and Jacques Brel. Today, the jazz cellars have been replaced with trendy clothes, shoes and accessories boutiques.
Walking along the Saint-Germain Church on rue de l'Abbaye, you will come to the Place de Furstemberg, where the artist Delacroix had its last apartment and studio, which is now home to the Delacroix Museum.
It is also here, at the corner of the rue de Furstemberg and rue Cardinale, that Harry and Caresse Crossby, two American expatriates of the 1920s, set up a printer that published works by D.H. Lawrence, James Joyce, Proust, and Henry James.
For all the art-lovers out there, the rue de Seine and the streets leading off it are well renowned for their art dealers and galleries. Moreover, at number 31, you will find the home of George Sand, where she first lived when she came to Paris. She was a successful novelist, and she was also known as the mistress of the famous composer and pianist Chopin.
Our last stop will be the Odeon Theater, which was inaugurated by Marie-Antoinette in 1872. It is recognizable for its massive neo-classical columns, and it is here that the play "The Marriage of Figaro" was staged for the first time.
Remember that the best way to immerse yourself in the French capital city and explore the Saint-Germain-des Pres area is to rent an apartment there with New York Habitat ( www.nyhabitat.c... ). Whether you are looking for a furnished apartment ( www.nyhabitat.c... ) or a vacation rental ( www.nyhabitat.c... ), you will always find the perfect place for your stay in Paris with New York Habitat.
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Today's video tour of Saint-Germain-des-Pres has now come to its end. Thank you for joining us, and we look forward to seeing you soon living like a true Parisian in Saint-Germain-des-Pres!
Continue watching with Part 3 of our Video Tour: • Paris, France - Video ...

[@globalana8951]

I love how you mix culture and commercial wit. Well done.

[@NewYorkHabitat]

Thank you for your comment! We will keep it in mind for our future video tours :)

[@agtovetro3211]

Very informative. Thanks!

[@ntaylornyc]

Hemingway wrote most of "The Sun also Rises" at La Cloiserie des Lilas, not at Deux Magots.

[@katescutt2595]

I would like to see the area in and around Rue de Buci, most especially the street markets.

[@trythinkingforachange4201]

This video (along with the other 2) should be combined into one ( From 15+ minutes to about 5).
Take out all the advertising and promotional BS, along with the background music and you will have a descent video.