About the Latin Quarter
Stories behind the sights
The Latin Quarter’s history is closely tied to the Sorbonne, schools, bookshops and student life. Its name recalls the Latin once used in teaching, when the neighbourhood became one of the city’s intellectual centres.
What makes it special?
An old university, literary culture, grand monuments and lively streets come together here. Walk from the Sorbonne to the Panthéon, browse bookshops, relax in Luxembourg Garden and continue to the Seine.
Who will enjoy it?
A rewarding area for lovers of books, history, university neighbourhoods, gardens, cafés and the Left Bank atmosphere. It also offers a relaxed introduction to Paris.
