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Latin Quarter

Across from Notre Dame any side street, Paris, France
Ranked #49 of 534 attractions in Paris
4.0 of 5 stars 70 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods, Historic Walking Areas
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Shopping
Owner description: This famous Left Bank neighborhood, so named because the numerous university students in the area spoke only Latin to their professors until the...... more » Owner description: This famous Left Bank neighborhood, so named because the numerous university students in the area spoke only Latin to their professors until the French Revolution, preserves an authentic Parisian atmosphere of old. « less
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New Jersey
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84 reviews 84 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Europe's leading university district in the Middle Ages, when Latin was the language of higher education. The square place St. Michel lined with cafes was the gathering point for the city's hippies. When there is a student demonstration, even today, this is where it is held. Happy travels! More

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Toronto
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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There is so much to do and see in this area, the place is bustling, and many interesting well priced restaurants - close to the university prices are excellent and affordable and you can try it all. Loved the fondues, some of the crepes, coq au vin, and many other well known french delicacies. Great shopping area also. A very... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

nice little student area with cheaper food options and narrow streets, good for walking around. More

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Canada
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
95 helpful votes 95 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Rue Mouffetard on a Sunday, the perfect day. NOT just touristy, full of regular French people too, going to the open air markets, having brunch. La Salle a Manger was wonderful, food amazing..we had an outside table and people watched. Then later sat in the Place de la Contrescarpe square for a drink and people watching again. The street is... More

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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

I have visited Paris many times and love the city as a whole but the Latin quarter has a special appeal to me. It is always so full of life day or night and great people watching territory. I love the quaint old streets and could wander around them for hours. Excellent restaurants can be found here that don't charge... More

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Oslo, Norway
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Rue Muffetard is ok. A lot of creperies. But I have been warned that this part of Paris is too touristy. But try restaurant Chartier. Nice and stressy place with small prices. More

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Padua, Italy
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

If you are looking for a place to eat or party don't thing anymore! this is the place to go, you can find a looot of places with a wide range on prices, so whatever you are looking for is here. There are somo fix menus for ten euros that are really good, you have to go! More

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34 reviews 34 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Very active and busy with University students , fun area for youg people. More

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Nykoebing, Denmark
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

This is the most overrated part of Paris, it's crowded and not easy to come around, if you want to see the Parthenon be ready to pay a very high price. More

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France
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

Walk the streets of one of the most famous neighborhoods in Paris, with lots of historic sites, lively entertainment, restaurants and student hangouts. This will give you a real flavor of life in Paris beyond the usual tourist sites. More

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