Discover Vaugirard’s 5 best spots for your trip in Paris

This quarter-scale replica of the Statue of Liberty was given to Paris by the American community in the city in 1889, marking the centenary of the French Revolution, and faces down the Seine toward its larger sibling in New York. It stands at the western tip of the Île aux Cygnes, a slender walking path down the middle of the river that offers an unusual, tourist-light perspective on the city.

Good News Coffee Shop is a neighborhood café in Vaugirard known for a compact but carefully done brunch menu alongside its coffee. It has built a loyal following among locals, and reviewers consistently mention friendly, attentive staff.

It gets busy, especially on weekends, but is considered well worth the wait.

Parc André Citroën was built in the 1990s on the site of a former Citroën car factory, and today mixes formal gardens, themed greenhouses, and open lawns along the Seine. Its best-known feature is a tethered balloon that lifts visitors above the park for panoramic views, drawing reviewers who describe it as an unforgettable, low-key alternative to the Eiffel Tower for a bird's-eye view of the city.

O Coffee is a relaxed café in Vaugirard appreciated for its calm atmosphere and attentive staff, making it an easy stop even on public holidays when other cafés get crowded. It's a good option for travelers based in the western part of the Left Bank.

Annette K. Seine is a barge converted into a lap-swimming pool, moored on the river near Pont Mirabeau in the southwestern part of the city.

Reviewers appreciate its straightforward, no-frills setup for serious lap swimmers, along with a sundeck option for relaxing after a swim.