What You Will Do
Discover the Roman, Medieval & Intellectual realms of Paris on this guided walking tour of the Latin Quarter.
On our Latin Quarter walking tour, you will discover how scientists and writers alike have found inspiration here – from Marie Curie to F. Scott Fitzgerald – as your guide shows you how this hidden gem of Paris has been home to the cultural, intellectual and religious heart of the city since its origins as a Roman settlement.
After stopping by bookshops like Shakespeare & Co, visiting churches inspired by Notre Dame Cathedral, passing the Sorbonne University (dating back to the Middle Ages), and visiting the Grand Pantheon you can end the tour with a drink near Hemingway’s house this charming neighborhood is home to great local restaurants and bars.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Please meet your guide with the Stellar Tours badge ( WHITE BADGE with a BIG BLUE STAR) in frint of the restaurant "Le Clou de Paris" which is right behind the St. Michel Fountain.
Metro Station: St. Michel - Line 4
1
Fontaine Saint-Michel
15 minutes
Built during the Grand Reconstruction of Paris, this imposing fountain opens the doors to your tour!
Your guide will reveal the tale of how Paris went from a medieval city to a modern jewel of Europe in only 70 years!
2
Rue de la Huchette
5 minutes
Walk along one of Paris's oldest streets and discover the narrowest streets in the city while your guide indulges you with stories about "Old Paris"!
3
Shakespeare and Company Bookstore
10 minutes
This Iconic bookstore from the 1920s is full of stories about the great writers from the lost generation. Hemingway, James Joyce, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and more!
4
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
5 minutes
Breathtaking views of the Notre Dame Cathedral!
5
The Oldest Tree in Paris
Discover the Oldest tree in Paris dating back to 1601!
It is a grand tradition to touch its leaves and make a wish!
6
Eglise Saint Julien Le Pauvre
10 minutes
One of the oldest buildings in Paris, this modest yet beautiful church was once the center of education in the city together with Notre Dame de Paris!
7
Salvador Dali Sundial
5 minutes
Dali loved the Latin Quarter in Paris. So much so, that he gave the city a beautiful Sundial which represents the "Camino de Santiago de Compostela".
8
Eglise Saint-Severin
10 minutes
One of the gems of the Latin Quarter, this 13th-century Flamboyant Gothic church will amaze you with its beautiful vaulted ceilings, and palm tree columns and if you get lucky they might be playing the pipe organ!
9
Les Thermes de Lutece
15 minutes
The Roman Empire built beautiful baths after they invaded Paris in 52 B.C. and established an entire city. These Roman Baths are remnants of a massive complex that used to be available to all citizens of this city!
10
Cluny Museum - National Museum of the Middle Ages
5 minutes
Now the Medieval Museum of Paris, this dazzling & ornate building dating back to the 15th century is filled with stories of Paris of old!
11
La Sorbonne
15 minutes
La Sorbonne is the 3rd oldest university in the world!
Since the 11th century, the Latin Quarter has always been the center of education and culture in Paris with this university at its nucleus.
Your guide will enlighten you with stories about one of the greatest universities on the planet dating back to 1257!
12
Pantheon
15 minutes
The word Pantheon means "All the Gods".
This is the main event on the Latin Quarter Tour.
Your guide will take you through the story of how this opulent building began as one of the biggest religious structures in France & later became the most important Mausoleum in the country!
All the great minds of France are buried inside.
From Victor Hugo to Marie Curie and many many more!
13
Church of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont
10 minutes
Inside this majestic 15th-century church lies the tomb and knuckle of the patron saint of Paris, "Saint Genevieve".
Enter this astonishing building and see amazing holy relics while your guide gives you the story of the takeover of Paris while the Roman Empire was falling, and how Genevieve played a key role in those times!
14
Ernest Hemingway's first home in Paris
10 minutes
“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.”
Quote by Ernest Hemingway who was in love with the Latin Quarter.
Discover his first apartment in Paris and the neighborhood that was one of his great Parisian inspirations!
15
Place de la Contrescarpe
At the end of the tour, your guide will take you to this beautiful and lively square full of great restaurants, bars, and cafes in the heart of the Latin Quarter, so you can continue to enjoy this magnificent district of Paris!
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