The Latin Quarter in Paris

One of the most beautiful neighbourhoods of Paris is the Latin Quarter. Contrary to what people may think, this is not a Spanish, Portuguese or Brazilian neighbourhood. There are all kinds of people, but many are students and teachers coming from schools or other cultural institutions. The Latin Quarter is a famous area, full of lively bars, restaurants, old book shops and second hand clothes stores. After a visit to the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral, you can reach the Latin Quarter through one of the bridges crossing the Seine River: Au Pont Doble, Petit Pont or Pont Saint-Michel.

The Latin Quarter owes its name to the language that once was spoken in this area of Paris – when it was an exclusive area of the Sorbonne and the College of France. Anyone would be fascinated with the famous church of St-Julien le pauvre, one of the three oldest churches in Paris. This is also a meeting point for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. In addition, it was also a meeting point for students at the Sorbonne during the Middle Ages.

Crossing Saint-Jacques street there is the famous St. Severin Church. This is not one of the best-known tourist routes in Paris, but it is one of the most extraordinary examples of religious architecture that dates back towards the end of the fifteenth century. It is of an extravagant gothic style. Inside, the spirals and the lights that come from the mosaic windows give it an incredible force.

Another major attraction is the Cluny Museum. Built on the ancient Roman baths, it was used as a hotel to receive the monks who came from Cluny, in Borgogna. Today, the hotel is one of the most important examples of civil construction of the city: it hosts the Gallic and Roman ruins and a medieval art and craft works collection. Though it may seem impossible to believe, this museum was a strong rival to the Louvre colossus.

In this neighbourhood, not far from the Sorbonne, it is the distinguished Pantheon, which is a symbol of the revolutionary Paris. A renowned National Temple, illustrious figures like Rosseau and Mirabeau have been buried there.

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