Latin Quarter Paris - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

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Duration:2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Paris, Île-de-France

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With a exclusive guide, take a 2.5-hour walking tour of one of Paris’ oldest and most iconic neighborhoods—the Latin Quarter. You’ll start by the Notre-Dame Cathedral before making your way on foot to the playground of French students and the Lost Generation. Sights include the Panthéon and Luxembourg Garden. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Latin Quarter
Meet your private guide on Ile de la Cité to begin your Latin Quarter walking tour at Notre-Dame Cathedral. Then walk across the Seine and onto the Left Bank, into the Parisian neighborhood that both Hemingway and Fitzgerald, among other writers, once called home. From ancient Roman ruins to the backdrops for Woody Allen’s film Midnight in Paris, this tour takes you through the centuries that have shaped this historical and cultural district. Learn about its intellectual roots at the Sorbonne, or discuss the famous thinkers buried under the Panthéon’s majestic dome. Pal around with today’s literati as you browse the stacks at Shakespeare and Company bookstore, and then discover Luxembourg Garden (Jardin du Luxembourg), the most beautiful park for finding a bench and reading a few chapters. There’s no shortage of fascinating stories that your guide shares with you as you stroll along the cobbled streets of the Latin Quarter, each more charming than the last.
2. Ile de la Cite
Once at the meeting point, you will start your tour by exploring ile de la cite, the oldest settlement in Paris. Once known as Lutetia, this former Roman city was the predecessor of present-day Paris, from which the city grew outwards.
3. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
From here, you will see the infamous Notre-Dame Cathedral – the most famous of the Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages, distinguished for its size, antiquity and architectural interest.
4. Fontaine Saint-Michel
You will then pass by the Saint-Michel fountain, a monumental fountain commissioned by Haussmann, under Napoleon III. It depicts the archangel Michael vanquishing the Devil, evoking thoughts of the battle between Good and Evil.
5. Shakespeare and Company Bookstore
Next we will head towards Shakespeare and Company, a bookstore unlike any other. Just minutes from Notre Dame, it is arguably one of the most famous bookshops in the world where literary types from the Beatnik Generation would find a home through the 1950s and 60s.
6. Eglise Saint Julien Le Pauvre
Following on, you will see the Melkite Greek Catholic parish church, Saint Julien le Pauvre, one of the city’s oldest religious buildings.
7. Eglise Saint-Severin
You will also see the Roman Catholic church of Saint Séverin, one of the oldest churches that remains standing on the Left Bank and which continues to be used as a place of worship.
8. Musee De Cluny
After this, we will head towards the Musée de Cluny, also known as the National Museum of the Middle Ages. This museum is partially constructed on the the remnants of the third century Gallo-Roman baths and houses famous collections from the 1st to the 15th centuries.
9. La Sorbonne
Next we will head towards the infamous Sorbonne University, a college that became the epicentre of knowledge. The history of the Sorbonne is closely linked to that of the creation of the French university.
10. Pantheon
We will then head towards the Pantheon, a building originally built as a church dedicated to St Genevieve, but now functions as a secular mausoleum, containing the remains of notable French citizens such as Voltaire and Rousseau.
11. Luxembourg Gardens
We will then go to the beautiful Luxembourg gardens, situated on the border between Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter. The gardens, inspired by the Boboli Gardens in Florence were created in 1612 upon the initiative of Queen Marie de Medici and cover 25 hectares of land.
12. Eglise Saint-Etienne-du-Mont de Paris
If we have time, we will see the church of Saint-Éienne du Mont, which contains the shrine of St Geneviève, as well as the tomb of Jean Racine.
13. Wall of Philip II Augustus
We will also pass by the Wall of Philip August, the oldest city wall in Paris. The wall was built during the struggles between Philipp II of France and the Anglo-Norman House of Plantagenet, as the French King ordered a stone wall to be built in order to protect the French capital before leaving for the Third Crusade.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
• IMPORTANT RE: WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY **Wheelchair friendly tour is only available as a PRIVATE TOUR (if you chose the "SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR" option, you will not be able to have a tour or a refund)**
• This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

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Posted By : Ilona_G
The tour with Hugo was very interesting and fun. He took us around the Latin quarter, told us the history of Paris. We were the only couple who booked this tour. Hugo answered all the questions that we had and he did a wonderful job. It was like walking with a friend around the city. The tour started in the afternoon, so in the AM we did the Notre Dame Virtual Reality experience (amazing!!!) which added some spice to this tour and our whole day. If you book the tour with Hugo, you won't regret.
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Posted On : 2024-05-30 17:09:46

Posted By : sky55Sydney
We were very lucky to get François guide from Babylon tours we booked a few with this company all good but this was exceptional
The guide is so passionate about French history architecture tour was planned in a way that to get so much information with fun and comments love it all this tour can’t be missed 💕
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Posted On : 2024-05-26 03:10:56

Posted By : LoveTravel488452
We had an amazing time. Our guide was really exceptional. This tour should not be missed. Tamari was our guide and she really brought the city to life.
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Posted On : 2024-05-24 10:47:10

Posted By : Truth2006
Ugo was just excellent. A wealth of knowledge, history, and good humor. He taught us so much about the Latin Quarter and the intellectual history of Paris.
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Posted On : 2024-05-21 14:15:24

Posted By : Camper273352
My family and I toured the Latin Quarter with Francois. It was a very interesting and fun tour. Francois was extremely knowledgeable and clearly very passionate about his country’s history and that came across in the tour. So glad we took this tour, truly the best way to see and learn about the city!
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 17:36:02

Posted By : Relax41794457246
Tamarie was great! Very knowledgable and fun. Would recommend her as your tour guide to anyone. She answered all questions asked in great detail.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 06:48:13

Posted By : E6973WHsarahd
The tour was great, and we learned so much about the history of the Latin Quarter. Our tour guide, Ugo, was fantastic! Thank you!
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 05:01:32

Posted By : kathy_f
Nice, general tour. Thought there would have been arrangements made for us to get into Shakespeare & Co bookstore and the Sorbonne.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 12:53:22

Posted By : Pioneer63140408134
Bon soir François! Thank you so much for the tour this morning. I loved the stories and history and your passion for the correct understanding of French history. France will always be a part of who I am and it has been fantastic gaining an even better appreciation for the culture and rich history. We loved it!
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Posted On : 2024-04-17 17:46:32

Posted By : carriewU3428NJ
Our guide was amazing. We had so much fun and learned so much! The guide's knowledge was impressive and he made the tour exceptional. We even got pastry recommendations for the rest of our stay. :)
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Posted On : 2024-04-16 13:52:53