Things to Do in Latin Quarter, Paris 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.
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Shakespeare and Company ★ 4.6 · 25.5k★
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
Jardin des Plantes ★
urban park in Paris, France
Seine river walk ★
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
Panthéon ★ 4.6 · 69.4k★
18th-century mausoleum with colonnaded facade, housing remains of notable French citizens.
Every day 10 AM – 6:30 PM
Musée de Cluny ★ 4.5 · 7.6k★
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
Polish Library in Paris ★ 4.6 · 179★
Polish cultural centre in France
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 1 PM, 2 PM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun Closed
Saint-Louis en l'Île ★ 4.7 · 679
Quaint island in the Seine River featuring boutiques, restaurants, bars & a famed ice cream shop.
MTC Wellness ★ 4.9 · 2.1k
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
Galerie de Botanique ★ 4.6 · 51.1k
Vast park with plant species grown in botanical & alpine gardens & restored 19th-century hothouses.
Every day 7:30 AM – 8 PM
The Abbey Bookshop ★ 4.7 · 1.3k
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
Diorn Thaï Spa ★ 5.0 · 456
A spa in Paris's Latin Quarter offering authentic Thai massages, traditional treatments, and premium wellness services.
Every day 11 AM – 8 PM Where to eat & drink in Latin Quarter · €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
Aux Émotions ★ 4.8 · 2.4k· €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
Caveau de la Huchette ★ 4.3 · 4.0k· €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
Péniche Marcounet ★ 4.5 · 3.4k· €20–30
Small plates & cocktails served in a basic bar set on a barge, offering live music & a terrace.
Mon 4 PM – 11:30 PM
Tue 2:30 PM – 12 AM
Wed–Fri 4 PM – 12 AM
Sat 12 PM – 12 AM
Sun 12 PM – 11 PM
Notre dame Restaurant St Germain Paris 5 ★ 4.8 · 1.4k· €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 9:30 AM – 11 PM Planning time in Latin Quarter?
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