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Historical sites in Paris Quartier Latin

The Quartier Latin combines Roman ruins, medieval churches, and historic universities. The Arènes de Lutèce displays Roman origins, while the Sorbonne and Collège de France represent academic tradition. Between old libraries and botanical gardens, narrow streets lead to hidden squares and traditional cafés.

Arenes de Lutece

Paris, France

Arenes de Lutece

First century Roman amphitheater with 15,000 seats, now serving as a public square with stone tiers.

Collection of 1500 medical objects from Middle Ages to 20th century inside Paris Descartes University.

Gothic building from 13th century with large hall and vaults, now functioning as cultural center.

Residence where musician lived from 1969 to 1991, featuring graffiti covered exterior walls and personal items inside.

Rue Mouffetard Street Market

5th arrondissement, Paris

Rue Mouffetard Street Market

Food vendors and merchants line this medieval street from morning until evening, selling fresh produce, cheese, wine and prepared foods.

Saint-Étienne-du-Mont Church

5th arrondissement, Paris

Saint-Étienne-du-Mont Church

This 16th century church combines Gothic and Renaissance architecture, featuring a carved stone rood screen and houses relics of Saint Genevieve.

La Sorbonne

5th arrondissement, Paris

La Sorbonne

Founded in 1253, this university campus contains a grand amphitheater with frescoed walls and a domed chapel from the 17th century.

René-Viviani Square

5th arrondissement, Paris

René-Viviani Square

This public garden contains a Robinia tree planted in 1601, stone benches and a fountain, located next to Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre church.

Musée Curie

5th arrondissement, Paris

Musée Curie

The museum displays scientific instruments, personal items and laboratories of Marie Curie, documenting her discoveries about radioactivity.

Montagne Sainte-Geneviève

5th arrondissement, Paris

Montagne Sainte-Geneviève

The hill contains the Sorbonne University and the Panthéon, with viewpoints over the city of Paris.

Institut du Monde Arabe

5th arrondissement, Paris

Institut du Monde Arabe

A modern building with geometric patterns on its facade, presenting exhibitions about Arab art and culture.

Jardin des Plantes

5th arrondissement, Paris

Jardin des Plantes

The botanical garden contains 10000 plant species, a natural history museum and four galleries with scientific collections.

The 15th-century building displays a collection of tapestries, sculptures, and medieval art objects.

Traditional Café

Paris, France

Traditional Café

A 19th-century café with original interior that attracted many artists and writers.

Ancienne École Polytechnique

5th arrondissement, Paris

Ancienne École Polytechnique

Classical building that was once home to the renowned engineering school.

Le Caveau de la Huchette

5th arrondissement, Paris

Le Caveau de la Huchette

Legendary jazz club set in a 16th-century cellar.

Seine Sculpture Park

Paris, France

Seine Sculpture Park

Collection of modern art along the riverbank featuring 20 metal sculptures by French and international artists created between 1950 and 1980.

Educational institution from the 18th century in a former monastery with neoclassical architecture and a large courtyard with garden.

Booksellers Street

Paris, France

Booksellers Street

Medieval cobblestone street with antiquarian and independent bookshops that has been a center of book trade since the 13th century.

Roman Bath Ruins

Paris, France

Roman Bath Ruins

Roman bathing complex from the 2nd century with preserved vaults, friezes and a 14-meter-high frigidarium hall.

Fontaine Saint-Michel

Paris, France

Fontaine Saint-Michel

The 1860 fountain features Archangel Michael fighting the devil. The structure measures 26 meters in height.

The circular square contains a central fountain and is lined with restaurants. Students and locals gather here regularly.

The library opened in 1850 contains over 2 million books. The main reading room with metal structure extends 85 meters.

Medici Fountain

Paris, France

Medici Fountain

The fountain built in 1630 displays mythological figures. A long water basin reflects the stone architecture.

This Romanesque church from the 12th century hosts a music program and contains original architectural elements from its construction period.

This stone bridge connects the Île de la Cité to the Left Bank of the Seine since Roman Paris.

Val-de-Grâce Church

Paris, France

Val-de-Grâce Church

This Baroque church was built from 1645 to 1667 and displays French architecture with a large dome.

The museum displays 100000 minerals and 3500 gemstones in historical wooden cases at the Mines ParisTech school.

Le Procope

6th arrondissement, Paris

Le Procope

Restaurant established in 1686 where Benjamin Franklin and Voltaire regularly dined among other notable guests.

Place de l'Estrapade

5th arrondissement, Paris

Place de l'Estrapade

This square takes its name from a medieval torture device and now houses several cafes.

Collège de France

5th arrondissement, Paris

Collège de France

This educational institution founded in 1530 provides public lectures in science, literature and arts.

La Grande Mosquée de Paris

5th arrondissement, Paris

La Grande Mosquée de Paris

Mosque built in 1926 featuring Spanish-Moorish architecture, minaret and hammam.

Founded in 1643, this library houses over 600,000 volumes including rare manuscripts and a collection of antique scientific instruments.

La Closerie des Lilas

Paris, France

La Closerie des Lilas

This restaurant and café has operated since 1847, hosting artists such as Picasso and Apollinaire as regular patrons.

Jardin Tino-Rossi

Paris, France

Jardin Tino-Rossi

This garden displays 38 sculptures from the 20th century along the Seine and hosts dance events during summer.

Built in 1828, this arch connects the Île de la Cité to the Left Bank near Notre Dame Cathedral.

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