Faubourg Saint-Germain

Faubourg Saint-Germain in 1790
Map of various hôtels particuliers

Faubourg Saint-Germain (French pronunciation: [fobuʁ sɛ̃ ʒɛʁmɛ̃]) is a historic district of Paris, France. The Faubourg has long been known as the favourite home of the French high nobility and hosts many aristocratic hôtels particuliers. It is currently part of the 7th arrondissement of Paris.