Latin Quarter

It owes its name to the students who lived here during the Middle Ages, as until the 18th century at the university only Latin was spoken.

Paris's university neighborhood

The hippie global movement of the era had a great influence on Parisian student groups, who demanded a society with less inequality, less consumerism, and less authoritarianism. The mass protests, joined by industrial workers, trade unions, and the French Communist Party, came to an end when De Gaulle called a snap election.

What to see in the Latin Quarter in Paris?

A five-minute walk from Place Saint-Michel you'll find the Cluny Museum of the Middle Ages, with one of the most outstanding medieval collections in the world.

Thanks to the student tradition of the Latin Quarter, several cinemas and theaters, a vibrant nightlife and a wide cultural offering are found here. There are music venues and bookshops, the most famous for its history and its appearances in cult films: Shakespeare And Company.

Near this area you can visit buildings of architectural interest such as The Panthéon of Paris, the University of the Sorbonne, the Luxembourg Palace and Gardens and the Odéontheatre. Interesting places things to see in Paris.

One of the best free tours in Paris covers many of the picturesque spots of the Latin Quarter, such as Rue du Chat Qui Pêche (the narrowest street in Paris), as well as many stories, curiosities, and anecdotes.