Carre Rive Gauche (art & antique stores), Paris

Carre Rive Gauche (art & antique stores), Paris

Situated between St-Germain-des-Prés and the Orsay Museum, Carré Rive Gauche is a renowned Parisian antique shopping district, home to more than 120 galleries, antique shops, and auction houses. Here you can find furniture, sculptures, paintings, tapestries and a multitude of other antiques from various centuries, with almost all styles from cultures throughout the world being represented. Some of the top attractions include Le Louvre des Antiquaires, the Drouot auction house, and the St. Paul Village.

Carré Rive Gauche is widely regarded as a reference point in the art world, attracting antique connoisseurs and passionate collectors from around the world, which in turn draw many professional art dealers to display their collections from different cultures. Every year, the district hosts a festival where galleries open their doors to showcase their most exciting finds based on a common theme.

Why You Should Visit:
An excellent destination for antique enthusiasts that may even be considered the premier destination for such shopping in Paris.

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Sight Name: Carre Rive Gauche (art & antique stores)
Sight Location: Paris, France (See walking tours in Paris)
Sight Type: Shopping

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