Sorbonne district - activities

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.

The Cinéma du Panthéon: a restaurant-movie theater in the heart of Paris

Featuring a movie theater room and a restaurant-bar upstairs, the Cinéma du Panthéon is a very authentic venue conducive to relaxation.

Shakespeare and Company, the most English-speaking bookstore in Paris

Opposite Notre-Dame de Paris, the Shakespeare and Company Café adjoins the historic English-language bookshop founded by George Whitman. Gourmets and literary souls, you've found your paradise!

Snowvan, the kawaii tea room for bubble tea and unusual ice creams

Snowvan is the Asian tea room that will surprise you. In a kawaii universe full of sweetness, this spot delights us with colorful gourmet drinks, bubble teas and unusual ice creams!

Rocky Horror Picture Show at Studio Galande in Paris: an unusual film screening!

In Paris, Studio Galande invites you to (re)discover the Rocky Horror Picture Show through unusual, interactive screenings. Hosted by wacky troupes, these sessions are guaranteed to make you laugh out loud!

Singer Josephine Baker to be entombed on November 30, 2021 in the Panthéon in Paris

French-American singer Josephine Baker is to be entombed on November 30, 2021 in the Panthéon, and will become the first Black Woman ever honored with a Panthéon burial.

Studio des Ursulines: an independent young public movie theater in Paris Latin Quarter

Inaugurated in 1926, Studio des Ursulines is set in the heart of the Latin Quarter and is one of the rare independent movie theaters dedicated to films for a young audience.

Square René-Viviani, an unusual garden featuring the oldest tree in Paris

Square René-Viviani is undoubtedly one of the most unusual gardens in Paris. In this garden near the quays of the Seine, you'll discover a verdant spot dotted with historic relics and overlooking Notre-Dame. It even boasts the oldest tree in Paris!

Le Champo: historic independent movie theater in the Latin Quarter

This is one of the first art-house movie theaters in Paris: Le Champo has been around since 1938 to the greatest joy of cinephiles and the Latin Quarter, genuine historic place in Paris.

Latin Quarter Film Library: the temple of classics in an independent cinema

At the Filmothèque in the Latin Quarter, there are no screenings of the week's releases, just a panoply of indestructible classics from the cinematic landscape.

Studio Galande: an independent and unique movie theater in Saint Michel

It has been over 40 years now the Studio Galande has been playing the famous “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” movie every weekend. The specialty? Each viewer is invited to take part in this interactive movie screening session, you included! In addition to this never-before-seen program, the theater is set in the heart of the Saint Michel district, between restaurants and Notre-Dame de Paris being only a few steps away.

The Haunted Cinema, The Game's horrific escape game

Fancy a scare at the movies? As cinemas reopen on May 19, The Game, the capital's escape game brand, has decided to celebrate cinema in its own way with its brand new horrific room based around the 7th art, to be discovered as soon as the establishment reopens on June 9, 2021.

The Luxembourg Gardens, a unique place in Paris

Did you know? The Luxembourg Gardens are not like other places: police officers from the Prefecture are not allowed to intervene as they wish. We explain how this curious exception came about.

The medieval garden of the Musée de Cluny, a timeless place in Paris

Want to travel back in time? Let's discover a charming park in Paris's Latin Quarter. This is the Medieval Garden of the Musée de Cluny.

The Sorbonne Library, in the 5th arrondissement

If you're still a student, then you have the chance to visit the Bibliothèque de la Sorbonne, in the 5th arrondissement. A wonderful place to study in peace and quiet.

Saint-Séverin Church, in the Latin Quarter

The Eglise Saint-Séverin, in the heart of the Latin Quarter, is a fine example of Gothic architecture that takes us back to medieval Paris.

The Church of Saint-Etienne-du-Mont, a stone's throw from the Pantheon

The Eglise Saint-Etienne-du-Mont houses the remains of Sainte-Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris, as well as a little marvel rarely seen elsewhere that will delight connoisseurs.

Odette Paris, the house of cream puffs with old-fashioned charm

If you love cream puffs, Odette is the gourmet pastry shop that will make you happy. With two charming addresses with a retro spirit, this spot delights Parisians with freshly prepared choux every day.

Paris: Les Grands Caractères, France's first bookshop dedicated to the visually impaired

Paris is home to a new bookshop with a concept never seen before in France. Located in the Latin Quarter, Les Grands Caractères offers books adapted for the visually impaired. It's the perfect place for literature fans whose passion for books was previously compromised by their sight problems.

Galettes des rois 2021 from l'Essentiel

Do you prefer galette des rois or brioche des rois? Frangipane or salted butter? Or maybe apple? For Epiphany 2021, L'Essentiel bakeries have the choice!