Latin Quarter tour: The Panthéon, Rue Mouffetard, and the Best of the Left Bank
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What to expect
📜 Dive into Paris’ intellectual and cultural heart on this 2-hour Latin Quarter walking tour, exploring historic landmarks, hearing stories of saints, scholars, and national heroes, and discovering hidden gems along the Left Bank.
Highlights
⚬ Shakespeare and Company
⚬ Church of Saint-Séverin
⚬ Musée de Cluny
⚬ Sorbonne Université
⚬ Panthéon
⚬ Church of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont
⚬ Wall of Philippe II Augustus
⚬ Place de la Contrescarpe
⚬ Rue Mouffetard
⚬ Grande Mosquée de Paris
⚬ Jardin des Plantes
⚬ Arènes de Lutèce
Description
The Latin Quarter is a center of intellect, art, and free thought, home to centuries of philosophers, writers, and revolutionaries.
Starting at the famous Shakespeare and Company bookstore, once frequented by Ernest Hemingway and Gertrude Stein, this tour covers iconic figures like Marie Curie, Voltaire, and Josephine Baker, who all left their mark on French history.
The route includes a visit to the Panthéon, a grand mausoleum honoring France's national heroes, and the ancient Roman Arènes de Lutèce amphitheater.
Along the way, landmarks such as Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, where Sainte Geneviève is buried, add a spiritual touch.
Stories of remarkable individuals, from Marie Curie to Holocaust survivor Simone Veil, are shared, highlighting their contributions to history.
The tour also explores Rue Mouffetard, Paris' oldest market street, where culinary traditions, including the "tradition" baguette, are revealed.
Ideal for history lovers, culture enthusiasts, or curious travelers, this tour offers a rich exploration of the historic Latin Quarter.
What is included
🎧 Digital audio self-guided tour in English 🇬🇧
⚬ Lifetime access to this tour
What is not included
⚬ Entry to attractions along the tour
⚬ Headphones (consider use it for a better experience)
⚬ Mobile device (use your own phone)
⚬ Live Guide
Important information
Address
37 Rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris
Starting Point
Shakespeare & Company Bookstore
Cancellation policy
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Reviews
RobinAug 09, 2024 • Verified customer
Wonderful tour. Very informative. Would recommend. Merci!
DebraJul 25, 2024 • Verified customer
While in Paris we used all of Annie's audio tours and can highly recommend them. The Latin Quarter was so interesting and much better than random wandering on our own. We shared wireless ear buds and were both able to wander a bit from the person with the phone.
Andrea BoothJul 21, 2024 • Verified customer
It was lovely to hear Annie guide me through the Latin Quarter after listening to many podcasts before my holiday to France. The information was interesting and the right amount. I went into some shops & bought some cheese, bread and Muslim sweets. I stopped and had a glass along the way as it was a beautiful afternoon. The final destination was perfect to people watching while I enjoyed the food I’d bought along the way. I would highly recommend. Thank you.
J RobertsJul 20, 2024 • Verified customer
We’ve never done a tour like this before and we loved it! We did get turned around a few times at the end but having the map available makes it easy to get you back on track. The mix of history nuggets and current culture was great. This took us 4 hours and we included visits at Saint Severin, the Cluny museum and the Pantheon (take the stairs to the top, worth it!) and a lunch. Thank you for giving us an experience we never would have gotten just wandering around on our own!
