Choosing life in the capital’s 5th, 6th or 7th arrondissement is no arbitrary move. Whether you’re besotted with the soulful character of Saint-Sulpice or Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the buzz of Rue du Bac, the light of Invalides, the village feel of Gros-Caillou, the elegance of the Champ-de-Mars or the zest of the Butte-aux-Cailles, it all comes down to an affiliation with a certain mindset that no other city can rival. French clients, whether born-and-bred Parisians or not, have sealed its blue-chip value for generations. And they’re joined by buyers from around the world hoping to buy near the Jardin du Luxembourg or Sèvres-Babylone metro station despite never actually having been there themselves! The reason is often simple: a yearning to walk to Les Deux Magots for a coffee, stroll along the book stalls on Quai de Conti, soak in the energy of Rue de la Gaieté or explore Parc Montsouris. It will come as no surprise then to learn that these arrondissements are some of the most costly in Paris, boosted not only by their real estate portfolio but by their top-tier schools. 
Perhaps the Rive Gauche’s greatest icon, Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th arr.) offers an astonishing mix of architecture, history, literature and luxury. The apartments and private mansions in this exceptional part of Paris are coveted for their sound real estate value. Besides the historic family clientele, Saint-Germain-des-Prés has become a beacon for foreigners with a love of culture looking for a pied-à-terre in the capital. More generally speaking, the success of the 6th arrondissement lies in its historic character, its neighbourhood life, its shops and its famous cafés. 
A different scene entirely, the Panthéon district (5th arr.) had long remained in the shadow of the prestigious 6th and 7th arrondissements. Here you’ll find the Paris of days gone by that has closely guarded the village feel of areas like Rue Soufflot, Saint-Jacques, Mouffetard, Monge, La Contrescarpe and Val-de-Grâce… The 7th arrondissement, meanwhile is home to the Champ-de-Mars and Invalides, which have traditionally been in fierce competition with one another among clients looking for large family apartments. Since Baron Haussmann shaped the face of the 7th arrondissement between 1853 and 1870, devotees of the Invalides district and aficionados of the Champ-de-Mars have argued over a property market midway between upper crust and family luxury. While the Champ-de-Mars may have its vast tree-planted avenues lined with private mansions under the benevolent gaze of the Eiffel Tower, Invalides relies on the prestige of its numerous institutions and embassies close to the Seine. Two similar yet rival micro-markets with their own advantages that each is eager to show off; two sectors that have always attracted buyers in search of tranquillity and spacious rooms. 
Paris’ Left Bank has a vast array of neighbourhoods, with preserved historic authenticity, vibrant and bustling atmospheres or a greater degree of discretion, but all brimming with today’s much sought-after family charm. Like the less touristy 13th arrondissement, home to gems well known to admirers of Old Paris, starting with the Butte-aux-Cailles and Les Gobelins. The 14th arrondissement, meanwhile, has always stood out for its cultural and artistic life, a legacy still alive today at the Closerie des Lilas and in the famous Montparnasse, La Coupole, Le Dôme and La Rotonde brasseries... Whether for sale or for rent, family apartments, luxury pieds-à-terre, and the (rare) houses and private mansions on the Left Bank are all safe-haven values thanks to their seemingly unalterable popularity on a leading global property market. 
 

From the historical charm of the 5th arrondissement to the elegance of the 6th arrondissement and the grandeur of the 7th arrondissement, the Left Bank of Paris is synonymous with prestige and sophistication. Discover our selection of luxury apartments and exceptional properties across these iconic districts by exploring Paris Rive Gauche.