The Latin Quarter has been shaped by students for centuries. Ever since Robert de Sorbon founded the Sorbonne University in the 13th century, scholars have […]
Where to Eat Out in the Latin Quarter: A Few Recommendations
Latin Quarter
Inside Musée de Cluny, Paris’ Newly Renovated Medieval Museum
The Musée de Cluny/Musée National du Moyen Age (National Museum of the Middle Ages) is arguably one of France’s finest and most substantial collections of […]
Looking for Roman Paris: Ancient Ruins From Lutetia
Hoping to see significant Roman ruins in Paris on your next trip? Probably not. Unlike Pompeii, Lyon (the former capital of Roman Gaul, once called […]
The Forgotten History of Paris’ Wine Market (Halle aux Vins) & Warehouses
The area around the Quai St-Bernard at the edge of Paris’ Latin Quarter is strikingly contemporary– in contrast to most of the 5th arrondissement, where […]
