Located in the 5th and 6th arrondissements of Paris, on the left bank of the Seine, the Latin Quarter is famous for the Sorbonne. This great university, founded in 1150, is renowned throughout Europe and the world, and symbolizes the excellence of French higher education. Although it dates back to the Middle Ages, the current buildings were constructed at the end of the 19th century.
Those visiting to admire the architecture will appreciate the Baroque façade, the Grand Amphitheatre and the chapel, which dates back to the Middle Ages. A number of iconic sites can be found nearby, including the Louvre, Musée D’Orsay and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Visit the architectural heritage of the Latin Quarter, just a few steps from Best Western Paris
In the Latin Quarter, there are a number of possibilities for visiting the church of Saint-Etienne-du-Mont. This white edifice boasts a finely sculpted rood screen, a splendid organ and magnificent stained glass windows. In the Rue Saint Séverin, a church of the same name is also worth a visit for the interesting contrast between the 18th-century stained glass windows and those added in the 1970s (behind the altar). But to discover Paris’ most famous church, you’ll have to go beyond the boundaries of the district and head for Square Jean XXIII, from where you can admire the gargoyles, turrets and other Gothic ornaments of Notre-Dame-de-Paris.
To continue your discovery of the district’s architectural heritage, head for the Pantheon. This building, recognizable by its columns and domes, has walls richly decorated with colorful frescoes. It’s a great opportunity to learn how the Foucauld pendulum works, demonstrating the Earth’s rotation. Visitors can also enjoy a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower. In the same vein, the Hôtel de Cluny, with its flamboyant Gothic architecture, is a must-see. This building houses the Musée National du Moyen-âge and the remains of Gallo-Roman baths dating back to Antiquity.
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The Quartier Latin the ideal place to spend evenings with friends or family before a good night’s sleep in hotel paris 6
The Quartier Latin is also the ideal place to spend authentic, unforgettable evenings with friends and family. Visitors in search of atypical venues will have the opportunity to experience unique moments, starting with a drink in one of the Quartier Latin’s famous bistros. A visit to the Les Pipos wine bar will ensure a warm, good-natured atmosphere in an atypical place where customers, owners, glasses and dishes mingle to create a magnificent show worthy of a cabaret. Afterwards, they can continue their evening at the Paradis Latin to enjoy a show from another time.