Rive Gauche Collection

Rue de Bièvre, view of boulevard Saint-Germain (1910 floods), 1910. Creator: Germain Eugene Bonneton
Rue de Bievre, view of boulevard Saint-Germain (1910 floods), 1910

Carthusian Enclosure, rue d'Enfer, between 1715 and 1793. Creator: Nicolas Raguenet
Carthusian Enclosure, rue d'Enfer, between 1715 and 1793

Shakespeare and Company bookshop, Paris, France

Place St. Michel & Notre Dame cathedral, Rive Gauche, Paris, France

Place St. Michel, Rive Gauche, Paris, France

La Bonaparte cafe, Boulevard St Germain, Rive Gauche, Paris, France

La Bonaparte cafe, Boulevard St Germain, Rive Gauche, Paris, France

Les Deux Magots, Boulevard St Germain, Rive Gauche, Paris, France

Place St. Michel, Rive Gauche, Paris, France

Fountaine St. Michel, Place St. Michel, Rive Gauche, Paris, France

Boulevard St Germain, Rive Gauche, Paris, France

France, Paris, Left Bank, cafe tables, rue de Buci

Doorway of apartment building, Paris, France

Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris, France

Cafe and building detail, Paris, France

Cafe signage, Rive Gauche, Paris, France

Cafe / Bistro, St. Germain des Pres, Paris, France
Cafe/Bistro, St. Germain des Pres, Paris, France

Restaurant Laperouse, Quai des Grands Augustin, Rive Gauche, Paris, France

Fountain at Place St-Michel, Paris, France

Cafe / Restaurant, Rive Gauche, Paris, France
Cafe/Restaurant, Rive Gauche, Paris, France

Cafe de Flore, Boulevard St. Germain, Paris, France

Cheese and wine in cafe / Bistro, Latin Quarter, Paris, France
Cheese and wine in cafe/Bistro, Latin Quarter, Paris, France

Asparagus in market, Rue Mouffetard, Latin Quarter, Paris, France

La Sorbonne (University of Paris), Latin Quarter, Paris, France

Fines de Claire oysters in market, Rue Mouffetard, Latin Quarter, Paris, France

Rue Soufflot, Latin Quarter, Paris, France

Shakespeare and Company bookshop, Latin Quarter, Paris, France

No. 20 to No. 26 rue du Four, Paris, France, 1893 (w/c on paper)
XIR375767 No.20 to No.26 rue du Four, Paris, France, 1893 (w/c on paper) by Gaildrau, Jules (1816-98); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

No. 28 to No. 34 Rue du Four, Paris, France, 1893 (w/c on paper)
XIR375768 No.28 to No.34 Rue du Four, Paris, France, 1893 (w/c on paper) by Gaildrau, Jules (1816-98); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

No. 8 to No. 16 rue du Four, Paris, France, 1893 (w/c on paper)
XIR375766 No.8 to No.16 rue du Four, Paris, France, 1893 (w/c on paper) by Gaildrau, Jules (1816-98); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Quai Malaquais, 1897 (oil on canvas)
FIN161417 Quai Malaquais, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 53.3x44.5 cm; Private Collection; David Findlay Jr Fine Art, NYC, USA

View of the Gare d Orsay (now Musee d Orsay) built 1897-1900 (photo)
XIR229534 View of the Gare d Orsay (now Musee d Orsay) built 1897-1900 (photo) by Laloux, Victor Alexandre (1850-1937); Paris, France

The Montagne Sainte-Genevieve, detail from the plan of Paris made c
CHT163105 The Montagne Sainte-Genevieve, detail from the plan of Paris made c.1540, called Plan de la Gouache, c.1860 (coloured engraving) by French School

Map of Paris c. 1540, known as the Plan de la Tapisserie, made as a tapestry c
CHT163104 Map of Paris c.1540, known as the Plan de la Tapisserie, made as a tapestry c.1571, 1818 (colour engraving) by Naudet, Caroline (1775-1839); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris

Book stalls along the River Seine, 1887 (w / c on paper)
BOU203196 Book stalls along the River Seine, 1887 (w/c on paper) by Spiers, Benjamin Walter (fl.1875-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Bouquinistes); Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English

The Sorbonne, Paris, 1912 (oil on board)
BAL227456 The Sorbonne, Paris, 1912 (oil on board) by Coutil, Leon-Marie (1856-1943); 36.5x53.5 cm; Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod and Patrick Pilkington; French, out of copyright

The Rive Gauche, Paris, with Notre Dame Beyond (bodycolour on card)
CH402301 The Rive Gauche, Paris, with Notre Dame Beyond (bodycolour on card) by Galien-Laloue, Eugene (Jacques Lievin) (1854-1941); 19x31.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

The Theatre National de l Odeon, c. 1941 (b / w photo)
XIR242885 The Theatre National de l Odeon, c.1941 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, studio (1912-53); Theatre de l Odeon, Paris, France; (add.info)

Arroyo Chinois (Rive Gauche) Saigon (colour photo)
2796906 Arroyo Chinois (Rive Gauche) Saigon (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arroyo Chinois (Rive Gauche) Saigon

The Inauguration of the Fontaine Saint-Michel, 1860 (b / w photo)
701411 The Inauguration of the Fontaine Saint-Michel, 1860 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of a Map of Paris showing the summit of Montagne Sainte-Genevieve
CHT307857 Detail of a Map of Paris showing the summit of Montagne Sainte-Genevieve, 1664 (pen & ink and w/c) by French School, (17th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Detail of the Left Bank, from the map of Paris c. 1540, known as the
617395 Detail of the Left Bank, from the map of Paris c. 1540, known as the Plan de la Tapisserie, made as a tapestry c.1570, 1818 (colour engraving) by Naudet

The Book Market Left Bank, Paris, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
PNH349124 The Book Market Left Bank, Paris, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Adam, Patrick William (1854-1930); Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; Scottish

View of the Seine from the Left Bank, end eighteenth century (oil on canvas)
CHT231146 View of the Seine from the Left Bank, end eighteenth century (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Postcard depicting Bouquinistes along the left bank of the Seine, Paris
CHT206228 Postcard depicting Bouquinistes along the left bank of the Seine, Paris, pre-1914 (coloured photo) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

The Bon Marche Department Stores, Paris, c. 1887 (engraving)
CHT207882 The Bon MarcheDepartment Stores, Paris, c.1887 (engraving) by Fichot, Michel Charles (1817-1903); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Cafe de Flore, Boulevard St Germain, Rive Gauche, Paris, France

Place St. Michel, Rive Gauche, Paris, France

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"Discover the charm of Rive Gauche, the Left Bank of Paris, where history and culture intertwine. Start your day at Café de Flore on Boulevard St Germain, a legendary spot frequented by intellectuals and artists for decades. As you stroll along the streets of Rive Gauche, immerse yourself in its rich heritage. Take a moment to admire Place St. Michel and Notre Dame Cathedral, iconic landmarks that embody the essence of this vibrant neighborhood. The architecture tells stories from centuries past, transporting you to another era. No. 20 to No. 26 rue du Four showcases stunning watercolor paintings from 1893 on paper – an artistic treasure capturing the spirit of Rive Gauche's artistic legacy. Continue your exploration down No. 28 to No. 34 Rue du Four and No. 8 to No. 16 rue du Four for more glimpses into this historic district. Pause at Place St Michel once again; it never fails to captivate with its lively atmosphere and picturesque surroundings – a true reflection of Rive Gauche's allure. Indulge in a delightful break at La Bonaparte café on Boulevard St Germain before venturing into Shakespeare and Company bookshop – a literary haven that has inspired countless readers over generations. Les Deux Magots is another must-visit destination on Boulevard St Germain; sip coffee while imagining conversations held by famous writers who once gathered here. End your journey at Fountaine St Michel in Place St Michel – an enchanting sight that epitomizes the magic found throughout Rive Gauche. "