Latin Quarter

5th arrondissement, Paris. The birthplace of Parisian university life since the Middle Ages, the Latin Quarter owes its name to Latin, long the language of instruction at the Sorbonne. Cobbled streets, old bookshops, student cafés and prestigious landmarks sit side by side, between the Seine and the Luxembourg Gardens. From Appart'City Paris Grande Bibliothèque, the Latin Quarter is just 4.9 km away, easily reached by metro or a short ride on public transport.

What to see in the Latin Quarter

The Latin Quarter reveals itself through its historic institutions, gardens and iconic landmarks.

• The Sorbonne: a centre of learning since the 13th century, its architecture and courtyard bear witness to eight centuries of university life.

• The Panthéon: the resting place of great French figures (Voltaire, Rousseau, Marie Curie, Victor Hugo), with a panoramic view over Paris from its dome.

• Notre-Dame Cathedral: a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, just a few metro stops from the Latin Quarter, on the Île de la Cité.

• The Luxembourg Gardens: sweeping lawns, fountains and statues, a peaceful setting popular with Parisians looking to escape the city bustle.

• The Jardin des Plantes: a historic botanical garden that also houses a zoo and several natural history museums.

• Historic streets and cafés: Rue Mouffetard and Rue de la Huchette with their old bookshops, capturing the district's authentic atmosphere.