Quartier latin - activities

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

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

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.

Heritage Days 2023 at the École des Mines de Paris and its museum in the Hôtel de Vendôme

To mark the 40th edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, MINES ParisTech is inviting the curious to discover its building, located in the Hôtel de Vendôme, and its Mineralogy Museum on Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17, 2023.

Fête de la Science 2023: interactive hands-on workshops at the Collège de France

The Fête de la Science runs from October 6 to 16! 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.

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.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023: a free tour of the Bibliothèque Mazarine in Paris

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in Paris, discover the sublime Bibliothèque Mazarine. Facing the Seine, this majestic site welcomes visitors free of charge on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, 2023, for a free tour of France's oldest public library.

Quartier du Livre 2023, the literary festival of the 5th arrondissement of Paris

The Quartier du Livre festival returns from May 31 to June 7, 2023 in the Latin Quarter, emblematic of Parisian literature. For nearly a week, discover books in all their forms through hundreds of events for all ages.

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.

Louis Vins reopens and serves a new menu for Fall

Gourmet food friends, head to Louis Vins in Paris 5th arrondissement, on the hills of the St-Geneviève Mount to discover the new menu of the restaurant created by Mélanie Serre. Bistronomic food to enjoy without moderation!

Discover Paris in the footsteps of Victor Hugo

Go for a walk in Paris in the footsteps of great French writer Victor Hugo and discover the many places that marked his life.

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!

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.

MK2 Odéon: a lively cinema in the heart of the Latin Quarter

With two cinemas in Odéon, one on the Saint Germain side and the other on the Saint Michel side, MK2 makes the most of its location surrounded by the many tourist attractions of the Latin Quarter.

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.