Welcome to Latin Quarter
So named because international students communicated in Latin here until the French Revolution, the Latin Quarter remains the hub of academic life in Paris. Centred on the Sorbonne’s main university campus, graced by fountains and lime trees, this lively area is also home to some outstanding museums and churches, along with Paris’ beautiful art deco mosque and botanic gardens.
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Latin Quarter activities
Bohemian Paris: Latin Quarter Walking Tour
Explore one of the most famous parts of the "Rive Gauche" (Left Bank) of Paris. The Latin Quarter has been the land of students for over 1000 years, and possibly the world's single greatest source of artistic inspiration.This is where Paris began many centuries ago and continues to be one of the most vibrant areas of the city. During this 2-hour walking tour, travelers will see some of the most amazing spots of the bohemian Paris by visiting the Sorbonne University, the Pantheon, the bookstore Shakespeare and Company, the Hotel Cluny, the oldest cinema in Paris and the magnificent Gardens of Luxembourg. You will also have the opportunity to know: The Church of Sainte Genevieve The incredible and real story of Heloise and Abelard "Midnight in Paris" famous spots Hemingway's and James Joyce's houses La Place de la Contrescarpe La Rue Mouffetard
Explore the Latin Quarter with your private guide
Paris is a romantic and poetic city. All writers and artists were inspired by those cobbled streets and magnificent old monuments. With your guide, you will walk in the steps of Hemingway, Picasso, Sartre, Duke Ellington... You will start by the Seine River, at the beginning of the "Hill" Sainte-Geneviève. Julius Cesar and his roman troops came in this part of Lutecia in the 2cd century, some ancient remains are still there, in the middle of our modern city ! You will also discover the oldest church of Paris by the oldest tree in a lovely garden. Henri Miller was saying about the Latin Quarter "the streets are singing", so true ! Amazing Jazz players came to play here, just aside Shakespeare and Company, the greatest bookshop for english speakers. You know Harry Potter and maybe Nicolas Flamel ? The Latin Quarter is known for the magical science of Alchemist, you will be surprised by the walls of the Cluny Museum and the church Saint-Etienne du Mont. On the top of the Hill, the Panthéon is a must-see in Paris, where all french heroes would like to be buried. You can continue your day with the Luxembourg Garden or one delicious pastry shop.