Latin Quarter Private Walking Tour

Discover this typical Parisian neighborhood

The Arènes de Lutèce is the oldest monument built in Paris and still partly existing. It has been built in the 1st century AD. This arena could seat 17,000 people and was used as a theatre but also as an amphitheatre for gladiatorial fights.

The Collège of Bernardins is a former Cistercian college of the University of Paris. It is also one of the largest and oldest medieval buildings in Paris. Created during the 13th century, the vocation of this College was to welcome and train young monks. Designed to accommodate a few students, this college will train thousands of monks from all over Europe between the 13th and 15th centuries.

The church Saint-Étienne-du-Mont is located on the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève. The shrine of Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris, is inside the church.

The Panthéon might be the biggest landmark of the Latin Quarter. Built as a church, but converted into a mausoleum for the remains of distinguished French people

This is a typical French square surrounded by cafés.

The Fontaine Saint Michel is a very nice fountain built in 1860.

The Jardin du Luxembourg is simply one of the best gardens in Paris. It was created in 1612 by Marie de Medicis, the widow of King Henry IV of France The garden is nowadays owned by the French Senate.

You will discover the main attractions of this old Parisian neighborhood

The Medici Fountain is a fountain in the Jardin du Luxembourg. It was built in 1630 by Marie de Medicis. It has been renovated and rebuilt in 1866. This is one of the nicest fountain in Paris, where Victor Hugo was getting inspiration.

Small hill with several old Parisian monuments

Nice small square in front of the Sorbonne

You will discover the main landmarks of this great historic Parisian neighborhood