I'm glad you got that settled. I think you will like the St Jacques.

If you go up the hill from the hotel about two blocks, there are two bars right across from each other on a corner. They are lively and fun places. We had a drink in the one on the right, as you are heading up the hill. If you turn right at that corner, go about a block and you will find Le Petite Prince de Paris on the right, a restaurant we liked a lot. Le Coupe Chou (sp?) is across the street from it, and we ate there, too, but liked Le Petite Prince better.

Further up the hill, you can walk to the Sorbonne and the Luxembourg Gardens:
"Established by Italian monarch Marie de Medicis in the mid-17th century, le Jardin du Luxembourg and its Florentine-style palace are arguably Paris' most popular places to seek fresh air and sun, stroll, and play. On the weekends the park is brimming with strollers, and children enjoy traditional puppet shows ("guignols") and boating on the park's ponds. Adults will appreciate the park's botanical arrangements, dramatic Renaissance-style layout, elegant statues of France's queens, and iron chairs for reading or lazing. One downside: there is little picnic space at Luxembourg, as most of the grass is "at rest".


Walking down the hill from the St Jacques, there are cafes and shops for grabbing snacks and pastries.

It's a great neighborhood for wandering around, and an easy walk to Notre Dame, etc.

I've printed everyone's comments to bring along with regard to restaurants, bars and gardens.

I just want to mention that I have NEVER had a bad recommendation from anyone on Fodors. I've been utilizing this website for almost ten years (if my memory serves me correctly) and I've gotten some of my best trip advice here.

Fodorites rock!