Latin quarter - activities

Did you know: there is a work by Salvador Dali right in the heart of the Quartier Latin?

Nestled in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, the sundial created by Salvador Dali in 1966 is a discreet and symbolic work of art. A tribute to the rue Saint-Jacques and the famous pilgrimage to Compostela, to be discovered in the Latin Quarter.

L'Ours et la Vieille Grille: poetry-filled café-library and wine cellar in a former theater

In the Latin Quarter, the history of the capital meets literature in the bookshop de l'Ours et la Vieille Grille. Formerly a theater in the 1960s, the place is now a haunt for poets and book lovers, as well as for fine dining, as it boasts a soulful café!

10km du Panthéon: the first edition of the iconic race in the heart of the Latin Quarter

Fancy a short 10-kilometer run? On May 11, 2025, the Panthéon race will take place for the first time, for a complete tour of Paris's 5th arrondissement and its legendary historic monuments!

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris: a free tour of the sublime Bibliothèque Mazarine

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris, discover the sublime Bibliothèque Mazarine. Facing the Seine, this majestic venue welcomes visitors free of charge on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September 2024 for a free tour of France's oldest public library during this 41st edition.

Fête de la Science 2024: visit the laboratories and workshops at the Collège de France

The Fête de la Science runs from October 4 to 14! Everywhere in France, numerous free events for all ages will be promoting scientific culture, including the Collège de France, whose doors will be open to all.

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: discover the history of the Sainte-Geneviève library

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris, the Sainte-Geneviève library is plunging you into its history. Discover the secrets of this Latin Quarter treasure this Sunday, September 22, 2024.

The Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève, in the heart of the Latin Quarter

The Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève is a landmark in the Latin Quarter. Discover its history!

Heritage Days 2024 at the École des Mines de Paris and its museum in the Hôtel de Vendôme

To mark the 41st Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), École Mines Paris - PSL is inviting the curious to discover its building, located in the Hôtel de Vendôme, and its Museum of Mineralogy on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024.

The Bombardier: the English bar a stone's throw from the Pantheon

An English pub located next to the Pantheon, The Bombardier is a must in the 5th arrondissement for a good beer or to watch a match with atmosphere!

Le Nouvel Institut: the cheap, festive and sporty bar in Paris's 5th arrondissement

A well-known bar in Paris's 5th arrondissement, the Nouvel Institut is the inexpensive place to sit out on the terrace, watch a match or play a game of billiards in the evening!

Quartier du Livre 2024, the literary festival in Paris' 5th arrondissement

The Quartier du Livre festival returns from May 29 to June 5, 2024 in the Latin Quarter, emblematic of Parisian literature. For almost a week, discover books in all their forms through hundreds of events for all ages.

Oops!, the trendy design hostel in Paris's Latin Quarter

Avenue des Gobelins, in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, may just be the place to stay when you're out and about in Paris. Discover Oops!, a youth hostel where you can spend a few days in the famous Latin Quarter.

Le Bon Moment: lively coffeeshop and friendly coworking space in the Latin Quarter

Rue des Bernardins, a stone's throw from the Pont de l'Archevêché (linking the Latin Quarter to the Île de la Cité), nestles a coffeeshop where you can come all day long. Simple, friendly or family-friendly (if you prefer), it's a little bubble of tranquillity where you can enjoy lunch, a snack or one of the excellent specialty coffees served hot or fresh.

The Killer: where in Paris was David Fincher's film shot?

Shot discreetly on the streets of Paris in November 2021, the trailer for The Killer reveals the Latin Quarter as seen through the eyes of David Fincher.

Librairie Compagnie: an intellectual boutique opposite the Sorbonne - Photos and reportage

Whether you're a student, a researcher or just curious about everything, the Compagnie bookshop is the place for you! Located between the Sorbonne and the Collège de France, you'll find general literature, but above all intellectual and scientific literature.

Boulinier: the second-hand bookshop with unbeatable prices in the Latin Quarter

One of Paris's best-known bookstores, Boulinier was founded in 1845 and has seven locations in Paris and the Paris region. The best-known is, of course, the one in the Latin Quarter, on boulevard Saint-Michel.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023: new tours and events at the Collège des Bernardins

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2023, the Collège des Bernardins is offering a wide range of events and guided tours. Join us on September 16 and 17, 2023 to discover this former Cistercian college of the University of Paris.

Basketball: the first NBA Store opens today in Paris Latin Quarter

Calling all basketball fans: you are expected this Saturday July 23, 2022, on Boulevard Saint-Michel in Paris to discover the brand-new NBA Store. A three-story store providing fans with official NBA and WNBA merchandizing.

Guided tour in Paris: discover the shooting locations of your favorite Netflix series

From July 11th to 17th, Netflix organizes guided tours around Paris to discover the shooting locations of its iconic series. On the program, Emily in Paris, Lupin and many others. And it's free!

Le Reflet Medicis: an independent cinema in the heart of the Latin Quarter

One of the 5 cinemas in the Les Ecrans de Paris group, Reflet Medicis, located on rue Champollion in Paris's 5th arrondissement, is an art house cinema dating from the late 19th century.