The+Latin+Quarter

The Latin Quarter is one of the most Parisian places you will see while visiting Paris - well, at least the what we in America think of as Parisian. Widely known for its for its bistros and lively atmosphere, it is also home to many colleges which give it a lively feel. The Latin Quarter gets its name from the very common Latin courses taught at many of the surrounding schools. One of the main spots in the Latin Quarter is the huge Pantheon. This huge building, originally commissioned by King Louis XV was finished by the time of the French Revolution. Its crypts hold many influential people including: Alexander Dumas, Marie Curie and Victor Hugo. Another historically relevant place is The Museum of the Middle Ages That has a rich and fascinating collection that houses many artifacts dealing with the history from the Dark Ages to the Middle Ages.

The Latin Quarter is also well known for a few beautiful churches and parks, as well as shopping and restaurants. Since the notoriety brought to the district by American artists of the Lost Generation, like Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and Stein, the Latin Quarter is a highly sought out visit for tourists in Paris.