Rue de la Bûcherie, Street in Latin Quarter, Paris, France
The Rue de la Bûcherie extends for 160 meters through the 5th arrondissement, connecting educational institutions and cultural landmarks of the Latin Quarter.
The street dates back to medieval times when the surrounding area became a center of education with the establishment of the University of Paris.
Located near the Pantheon and Saint-Étienne-du-Mont church, this street reflects the intellectual heritage of Paris through its architecture and institutions.
The street measures 8 meters in width and provides direct access to multiple educational facilities, restaurants, and historical monuments in the Latin Quarter.
The road network incorporates elements from different architectural periods, forming part of the medieval street layout that characterizes the 5th arrondissement.
Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris
Location: Quartier de la Sorbonne
Location: Paris
Length: 160 m
Width: 8 m
Part of: road network of Paris
Shares border with: place du Petit-Pont, rue de l'Hôtel-Colbert, rue des Grands-Degrés, rue du Haut-Pavé, rue Frédéric-Sauton, rue Lagrange, rue Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre
GPS coordinates: 48.85306,2.34528
Latest update: May 28, 2025 13:39
The Latin Quarter is one of the oldest parts of Paris and preserves traces from over two thousand years of history. Roman remains like the Arènes de Lutèce recall the ancient settlement of Lutetia, while medieval churches such as Saint-Étienne-du-Mont and Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre document the religious past. The Sorbonne and the Collège de France have made the district a center of learning since the Middle Ages, and institutions like the Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève continue this academic tradition. The Musée de l'Histoire de la Médecine traces the development of medicine, the Musée Curie honors the scientific discoveries of Marie and Pierre Curie, and the Musée des Arts du Moyen Âge displays medieval art within the ruins of Roman baths. Narrow streets lead to squares like Place de la Contrescarpe and Place de l'Estrapade, where locals gather in cafés and markets. The Marché de la Rue Mouffetard is one of the city's oldest street markets and offers fresh produce daily. Literary and artistic traces appear at the Maison de Serge Gainsbourg, the historic jazz cellar Le Caveau de la Huchette, and cafés like Le Procope, which has welcomed writers and thinkers since the 17th century. The Jardin des Plantes combines botanical collections with the Musée de Minéralogie, while the Square René-Viviani provides a quiet view of Notre-Dame with its ancient tree. The Grande Mosquée de Paris and the Institut du Monde Arabe add North African and Arab perspectives to the cultural offerings.
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Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre
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Fontaine Saint-Michel
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Saint-Séverin
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Pont Saint-Michel
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Théâtre de la Huchette
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Archeological crypt of the île de la Cité
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Petit Pont
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Robinier du Square Viviani
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Quai Saint-Michel
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L'Heure joyeuse
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Hôtel de Fécamp
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