Quartier Latin (Latin Quarter)The Intellectual Golden Triangle
Cinquième et Sixième Arrondissement
Angle du Boulevard-Saint-Germain
Paris,
75005
Neighborhood: 5th Arrondissement
Nearest Train: Staint-Michel (line 4), Cluny-La Sorbonne (line 10)
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Audio Guide The Latin Quarter adopted its name from the early Latin speaking students that lived there and has been inhabited since the early Middle Ages. You will generally find artists, intellectuals, and others who have adopted a Bohemian lifestyle. This area include various Paris landmarks like the Musée de Cluny, the Institut du Monde Arabe, the Muséum National d'histoire Naturelle, and the Jardin des Plantes. At the heart of Latin Quarter, as its symbol, stands famous University La Sorbonne . It's a vibrant neighborhood with both historical buildings and fine shops. At night, enjoy the smoky pubs and jazz clubs.