Picturesque, upscale, and rich with history, the central Saint-Germain-des-Pres neighborhood is thought to be the quintessential Parisian neighborhood. Despite its considerable swankiness, the neighborhood retains the ambience of an artistic hub, with ample galleries, shops, patisseries, wine shops, and cafes -- many historic hotbeds of intellectual activity once frequented by the likes of Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Picasso. Take a look at the top boutique hotels in the classically Parisian and well-heeled neighborhood of Saint-Germain-des-Pres.