Latin Quarter, Paris: Things to Do & Map

The Latin Quarter is a historic area filled with restaurants, bookstores, and art galleries, located near Notre-Dame and the Seine. It's easily accessible by public transport and offers a lively atmosphere along streets like Rue de la Huchette.

Shakespeare and CompanyBookstore
Jardin des PlantesBotanical Garden
Seine river walkWaterway

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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026

Top things to do in Latin Quarter

Shakespeare and Company
★ 4.6 · 25.7k
Bookstore★
Iconic, English-language bookstore stocking new & used titles in bohemian surrounds since 1951.
Mon–Wed
10 AM – 8 PM
Thu–Fri
10 AM – 9 PM
Sat
10 AM – 9 PM
Sun
12 PM – 7 PM
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Jardin des Plantes
Botanical Garden★
urban park in Paris, France
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Seine river walk
Waterway★
The UNESCO-listed riverbanks connect the Eiffel Tower, Musee d Orsay, Louvre, Ile de la Cite, and Notre-Dame. Walking the quais is often faster and clearer than making short Metro hops through Chatelet.
Mon–Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
12 AM – 12 AM
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Panthéon
★ 4.6 · 69.4k
Monument★
18th-century mausoleum with colonnaded facade, housing remains of notable French citizens.
Every day
10 AM – 6:30 PM
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Musée de Cluny
★ 4.5 · 7.7k
History Museum★
Turreted Gothic mansion housing vast collection of medieval arts, crafts & tapestries.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
9:30 AM – 5:45 PM
Sat
9:30 AM – 5:45 PM
Sun
9:30 AM – 5:45 PM
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Polish Library in Paris
★ 4.6 · 184
Museum★
Polish cultural centre in France
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
10 AM – 1 PM, 2 PM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
Closed
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Saint-Louis en l'Île
★ 4.7 · 700
Island
Quaint island in the Seine River featuring boutiques, restaurants, bars & a famed ice cream shop.
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MTC Wellness
★ 4.9 · 2.3k
Wellness Center
A center offering consultations in Traditional Chinese Medicine, therapeutic massages, and training programs dedicated to MTC in Paris.
Every day
10:30 AM – 8:30 PM
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Galerie de Botanique
★ 4.6 · 51.2k
Botanical Garden
Vast park with plant species grown in botanical & alpine gardens & restored 19th-century hothouses.
Every day
7:30 AM – 8 PM
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The Abbey Bookshop
★ 4.7 · 1.3k
Bookstore
A bookshop in Paris's Latin Quarter, it houses over 40,000 new and used English-language titles.
Mon–Wed
10 AM – 7 PM
Thu
10 AM – 8 PM
Fri
10 AM – 7 PM
Sat
10 AM – 7 PM
Sun
1 PM – 7 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Latin Quarter

Alliance
Michelin ★★
French· €100+
Between the Left Bank and Boulevard St Germain, this dinky restaurant celebrates the alliance of Shawn and Toshi, respectively in charge of the dining room and the kitchen, and partners in this culinary adventure.
Mon–Fri
12 PM – 3 PM, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Aux Émotions
★ 4.8 · 2.5k
Lounge· €10–20
A renowned cocktail bar in Paris, known for its artisanal cocktails, spirits, and a relaxed yet chic atmosphere that connects people.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Wed
5 PM – 1 AM
Thu–Fri
5 PM – 2 AM
Sat
4 PM – 2 AM
Sun
Closed
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Caveau de la Huchette
★ 4.3 · 4.1k
Live Music· €10–20
Famed, compact basement jazz club with a midcentury vibe, with drinks & regular live music sessions.
Mon–Thu
9 PM – 2 AM
Fri
9 PM – 4 AM
Sat
9 PM – 4 AM
Sun
9 PM – 2 AM
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Péniche Marcounet
★ 4.5 · 3.5k
Live Music· €20–30
Small plates & cocktails served in a basic bar set on a barge, offering live music & a terrace.
Mon
5 PM – 11:30 PM
Tue–Fri
5 PM – 12 AM
Sat
12 PM – 12 AM
Sun
12 PM – 11 PM
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Notre dame Restaurant St Germain Paris 5
★ 4.8 · 1.5k
Coffee Shop· €20–30
A Parisian cafe serving homemade cuisine and traditional dishes for lunch and dinner, with options for terrace dining and private events.
Every day
9 AM – 12 AM
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Aldehyde
Michelin ★
French· €100+
In this intimate establishment near the Quais de Seine, Tunisian-born chef Youssef Marzouk cooks up a delicious culinary symphony in his open kitchen-bar.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
12 PM – 1:30 PM, 7:30 PM – 9 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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