The Latin Quarter bursts with intellectual life,
architectural splendor and ongoing merriment. The
small streets are filled with classical buildings,
student bars and lively eateries while the squares are
dominated by historic monuments. The area is defined
by the 800-year-old Sorbonne University, where Latin
once prevailed, and is famous for the Pantheon which
celebrates the great men and women of France. During
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the day students rush from classes to the library and
intellectuals people watch from the terraced cafés. As
night time falls the surrounding establishments fill
up and the merriment really begins. The liveliest
parts are around Rue Mouffetard, lined with crêperies
and international street food eateries, and Place de
la Contrescarpe characterised by terraced brasseries,
this neighborhood provides real nourishment for the
mind, belly, and soul.
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