History of Paris through its Latin Quarter

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the Latin Quarter: 2000 Years of History in One Visit!
Set off on a captivating journey through the Latin Quarter, the cradle of knowledge and Parisian history. Accompanied by Benjamin, your passionate guide, explore its iconic places and dive into 2000 years of fascinating anecdotes!

Boulevard Port-Royal – The Haussmann town planning and architectural identity of Paris.
Val-de-Grâce – A majestic church with royal and Spanish links.
The great schools – ENS, School of Physics and Chemistry, cradle of great minds.
Rue Mouffetard – A cobblestone street full of charm and history.
Paris Mosque – Testimony of multicultural Paris.
Lutetia Arena – Back to Gallo-Roman times.
Clovis Street – Medieval remains and legends.
Pantheon – Tribute to the great figures of the Nation.
Sorbonne – The story of a mythical university.

Benjamin will be happy to guide you, book your visit!

What's Included

Water
A small gift at the end of the journey
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at the exit of RER Station B: Port-Royal

End point

We will finish the tour in front of the Chapel of St Ursule de la Sorbonne

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Boulevard Port-Royal – We will begin our journey back in time by exploring the impact of Baron Haussmann on Parisian urban planning and the iconic architecture for which the city is renowned. We will stay there for about 10 minutes

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Val-de-Grâce Church – A 17th century masterpiece with a rich past, marked by its connection with royalty and Spain. We will stay there for about 10 minutes

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The great Parisian schools – In front of prestigious institutions such as the École Normale Supérieure and the École de Physique et Chimie, we will recall the brilliant minds that have marked history, from Pierre and Marie Curie to Louis Pasteur. We will stay there for about 10 minutes

    Admission ticket free
  • Rue Mouffetard (Pass by)

    Rue Mouffetard – Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this iconic cobblestone street in the Latin Quarter, once a haunt of thinkers, students and revolutionaries. We will stay there about 5 minutes

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Paris Mosque – We will stop by this majestic building to talk about multicultural Paris and its importance in recent history. We will stay there for about 10 minutes

    Admission ticket free
  • Arenes de Lutece (Pass by)

    Lutetia Arena – Back to the Gallo-Roman era! Imagine yourself in a 2000-year-old amphitheatre, where gladiatorial battles once took place. We will stay there for about 10 minutes

    Admission ticket free
  • Wall of Philip II Augustus (Pass by)

    Rue Clovis and the Wall of Philip Augustus – A dive into medieval Paris with the legend of Clovis and the impressive remains of the 12th century fortified enclosure. We will spend about 5 minutes

    Admission ticket free
  • Pantheon (Pass by)

    The Pantheon – This majestic monument, dedicated to the great men and women of the Nation, houses the burials of illustrious historical figures. We will stay about 10 to 15 minutes

    Admission ticket free
  • La Sorbonne (Pass by)

    The Sorbonne Church – We will end this beautiful adventure in front of this place steeped in history, recalling the foundation of this prestigious university and its influence throughout the centuries.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

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