6th arrondissement of Paris

The 6th arrondissement encompasses four distinct neighborhoods: Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Notre-Dame-des-Champs, Odéon, and La Monnaie across 2.15 square kilometers.

Napoleon III established the current boundaries of the 6th arrondissement in 1860, incorporating adjacent territories and restructuring the administrative divisions of Paris.

The Luxembourg Gardens and Palace serve as central features of the district, with the palace functioning as the seat of the French Senate.

The district connects to the rest of Paris through multiple metro lines including M4, M6, M10, and M12, plus RER stations and bus routes 27, 89, 67, and 83.

The district houses the French Mint, Monnaie de Paris, which continues to produce currency and maintains collections of ancient coins from various periods.

Location: Paris

Inception: 1860

Shares border with: 1st arrondissement of Paris, 4th arrondissement of Paris, 5th arrondissement of Paris, 7th arrondissement of Paris, 14th arrondissement of Paris, 15th arrondissement of Paris

Website: https://mairie06.paris.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.85053,2.33223

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:36