Latin Quarter of Paris
Friday, 28 October 2016 - 11:00 am (CET/MEZ) Berlin | Author/Destination: European Union / Europäische Union Category/Kategorie: General , Paris / Île-de-France
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The
Latin Quarter of Paris (French:
Quartier latin ) is an area in the
5th and the
6th arrondissements of
Paris . It is situated on the
left bank of the
Seine , around the
Sorbonne . The area gets its name from the
Latin language , which was once widely spoken in and around the University since Latin was the language of learning in the
Middle Ages in Europe.
Known for its student life, lively atmosphere and bistros, the Latin Quarter is the home to a number of higher education establishments besides the university itself, such as the École des Mines de Paris , Panthéon-Assas University , the Schola Cantorum , and the Jussieu university campus . The most famous French schools – Lycée Henri-IV and Lycée Louis-le-Grand – are located here, were the readout of the French Elite starts with the so-called classes préparatoires , which prepare students after high school for the entrance exams of the elite colleges (grandes écoles ). Other establishments such as the École Polytechnique have relocated in recent times to more spacious settings.
Reading room of the Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève © Marie-Lan Nguyen/cc-by-2.0-fr
Many writers have lived in the area and written about it, like
Honoré de Balzac ,
Gabriel García Márquez and
Klaus Mann called. In
May 68 , the district was the scene of fierce clashes. Today, the quarter is known as tourist attraction and for its gastronomy scene, but still hosts major academic institutions. Rents have risen, so students can hardly live here anymore – if they do, then in the
chambres de bonne , the former maid rooms.
Besides the numerous educational institutions and libraries there are many monuments and museums in the
Latin Quarter , including the
Panthéon ,
Collège des Bernardins ,
Musée national du Moyen Âge ,
Palais du Luxembourg (seat of the
Senate ),
Jardin du Luxembourg ,
Musée du Luxembourg and the
Hôtel des Monnaies .
Read more on
parisinfo.com – Quartier Latin and
Wikipedia Quartier Latin (
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