rue cler area hotel or st. germain area apartment?

I%26#39;m having trouble deciding between the 2 areas. They are both about the same amount of money and the apartment is still quite small. My Husband and I will want to eat breakfast and dinner in the area we are staying in (most likely) and will often be doing picnic lunches as well. What area do you think is better for us. We also like to shop unique stores but nothing that what we can find in the states. Any ideas would be welcome.

Thanks-

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I stayed at the Hotel Prince near Rue Cler in November. I think it is a wonderful neighborhood and I really liked the hotel. There are a variety of reasonably priced restaurants and groceries for picnic supplies, from the very basic to gourmet. It is also very convenient for getting to all the tourist sites.

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No question...the 6th--Saint Germain des Pres. With the exception of the rue Cler, most of the neighborhood surrounding this pleasant enough %26#39;enclave%26#39; will be very quiet residentiial/institutional/commercial. Perhaps the most frequented spot in this neighborhood will be the Ecole Militaire Metro station---with people either leaving for or returning from %26#39;..somewhere else..%26#39; in Paris. In Saint Germain, you will be closer (within easy/comfortable strolling/walking distances) to more sights and attractions; more good cafes, bistrots and rstaurants to suit almost any taste, appetite or budget; more interesting shopping (grand magazins, smaller stores and interesting little shops), and have excellent Metro %26amp; bus connections to antwhere else that you might want to get to in Paris.

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The Rue Cler is two blocks long, closed off to vechicle traffic.

There are some shops and many vendors. It intersects with

La Motte Picquet where you will find some nice shops.

On the other hand -

St Germain des Pres is a very vibrant and dynamic

area with many unique stores, restaurants and cafes.

Having stayed on Rue Cler and visited St Germain des Pres

regularly when staying in the Latin Quarter, from what you

wrote, my sense is that you would most enjoy St Germain des Pres.

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Near the Rue Clerc, try the hotel Saint Dominique, http://www.saintdominique.com/ it is a great and confortable 2 stars hotel newly renovated. This area is a residential and calm area.You can discover the parisian way of life in this area and do shopping.

I hope it will be helpfull

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i rent an apartment on rue cler@ grenelle, check parisperfect.com.

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Thank you so much for your input...I love all the responses and can%26#39;t wait to go!!!

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Last summer I stayed in the Rue Cler for 10 days..Londress Eiffel and Eber Mars. Londress was on a little side street about 1/2 way between Rue Cler and Eiffel Tower. Laundry, cafes, shops on this street, Rue Augereau. Rooms were small but cute, free internet in lobby and helpful staff. Eber Mars is on avenue de la Bourdonnais, busier shop-lined street closer to Eiffel tower and metro. Rooms were larger, staff was also helpful and friendly. I was planning to return to this neighborhood this summer but am now intrigued by what I am reading about St. Germain. Would this be a easy/safe area for solo women traveler? Any hotel recommendations in the 80 to 90 euro range? Thanks!