Latin Quarter

travel  wonder in Paris, France

Why the
Latin Quarter
is special

The Latin Quarter on the left bank of Paris is famous for a Bohemian lifestyle practiced in past centuries by artists, writers and students.

Tips & insights on

Latin Quarter

Today, there are two Latin Quarters. One is hyper-touristy and thrives along the Boulevard Saint Michel (nicknamed "Boul Mich", rhymes with "dish"). See it to satisfy your curiosity, but then explore the the more authentic Latin Quarter.

It exists along narrow streets, especially those near the universities, including the internationally acclaimed Sorbonne (founded in the 13th century). You'll find quaint bookshops and bistros patronized mainly by locals, not tourists.

The two most famous Latin Quarter restaurants are Les Deux Magots (see photo) and the Cafe de Flore. If you haven't eaten in at least one of them, you haven't been to Paris.

The Latin Quarter is home to the Pantheon (the resting place of Voltaire, Hugo and other French luminaries) and the  Cluny Museum (renowned for its medieval unicorn tapestries).

The Latin Quarter gained its name because from the 13th to 18th century the streets teemed with Latin-speaking theology students.

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