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Latin Quarter

Left Bank of River Seine, Paris

Featured Review : The third place on my list isn’t a landmark but more an area; Quartier Latin or the Latin Quarter as it is known in English. This is a fabulous area of Paris which has heart and should feature on any trip to the city.Loc...See Full Review

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Latin Quarter Reviews

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3. Quartier Latin

  • 5 out of 5 stars by dkm1981 from Blackburn, England, United Kingdom
  • September 30, 2011
3. Quartier Latin
Quote: The third place on my list isn’t a landmark but more an area; Quartier Latin or the Latin Quarter as it is known in English. This is a fabulous area of Paris which has heart and should feature on any trip to the city.Located on the left bank, the... Read the full Latin Quarter review

From journal My Paris Top Five

Wonderful Trip

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Zhebiton from Moscow, Moskva, Russia
  • July 28, 2010
Wonderful Trip
Quote: We crossed the Seine by the bridge Pont de l'Archeveche (originated from the southern facade of Notre-Dame), walked along the stalls at the booksellers Montebello (where you can make interesting purchases) Incidentally, the same place on the corner,... Read the full Latin Quarter review

From journal The most popular tourist destinations in the world.

Third Discovery Tour: Latin Quarter

  • 4 out of 5 stars by wanderer 2005 from Phoenix, Arizona
  • January 27, 2005
Third Discovery Tour: Latin Quarter
Quote: I simply LOVE the Latin Quarter. All the shops, cobblestone streets, the diverse restaurants, Notre Dame right around the corner... it's all so beautiful. Restauratuers stand outside their establishmets tyring to lure potential customers inside,... Read the full Latin Quarter review

From journal Right or Left Bank?

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Third Discovery Tour: Latin Quarter

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Ozzy-Dave from Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
  • May 25, 2004
Third Discovery Tour: Latin Quarter
Quote: In BriefIntellectuals migrated here in droves when word spread around Europe that the teachers had set up shop. Latin was the language and the city teemed with free spirits. Today it’s a tourist haven, but many memories and artefacts linger.By The... Read the full Latin Quarter review

From journal Zen and the art of discovering Paris

The Latin Quarter Walking Tour - 2

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Tolik from Tampa, Florida
  • June 14, 2003
The Latin Quarter Walking Tour - 2
Quote: Now back to Rue de la Harpe which was an important artery of Roman Lutetia, the secondary route that ran parallel to the cardo (now rue Saint-Jacques). In medieval times it continued as far as the city gate, where Boulevard Saint-Michel and rue... Read the full Latin Quarter review

From journal Paris in May

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The Latin Quarter Walking Tour - 1

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Tolik from Tampa, Florida
  • June 14, 2003
The Latin Quarter Walking Tour - 1
Quote: This part of the Left Bank was built on the Roman origins – hence Latin. The Romans provided their community with aqueduct stretched 15km/9mi brought water to the public baths, and a network of the paved roads was built. Lutècia’s main (and oldest)... Read the full Latin Quarter review

From journal Paris in May

around the latin quarter

  • 4 out of 5 stars by vivimero from Milano, Italy
  • May 11, 2003
Quote: Lovely to walk around the streets full of ethnic restaurants. Nice churches and narrow streets. There is a nice English bookstore called Shakespeare and Co. Nice walk along the Seine.

From journal National Museum of Picasso

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Bohemians Paris: The Latin Quarter

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Ioanda from Bucuresti, Romania
  • October 3, 2001
Bohemians Paris: The Latin Quarter
Quote: One of the most famous Parisian districts, the Latin Quarter has welcomed intellectuals and bohemians alike since the Middle Ages. It derives its name from the language of the scholars as the students of the famous Sorbonne University spoke Latin... Read the full Latin Quarter review

From journal Paris - first touch

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Latin Quarter

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Kathy from Northern Va Suburbs of DC, Virginia
  • March 27, 2001
Latin Quarter
Quote: The Latin Quarter is a great place to find a good and inexpensive meal. There are lots of Greek, French and Seafood Restaurants. They all have signs out front posting price fixed dinners. Now this is usually 55.00-85.00F includes salad or... Read the full Latin Quarter review

From journal "Secrets of the Louvre"