Known as home to a large part of the Latin Quarter, the 5th arrondissement is a place steeped inhistory that takes us back in time to Lutetia, the Paris of Antiquity. From theGallo-Roman arena to the vestiges of the terms, you'll be amazed by the sometimes little-known monuments that take you back in time. The heart of the 5th arrondissement is also home to the Musée de Cluny, dedicated to the Middle Ages, a period of which the capital retains relatively few vestiges, as well as the famous Sorbonne University, not forgetting Panthéon, once the highest vantage point in Paris. The only palace on the Left Bank, the Lutetia, is located not far from the Bon Marché, which awaits us in the 7tharrondissement.
In the 5th arrondissement, Parisians of all ages can go green by visiting the exotic garden of , the Grande Mosquée de Paris, or by strolling through the iconic Jardin des Plantes, with its remarkable trees and the Museum d'Histoire Naturelle. For botany enthusiasts, don't miss Square Viviani , home to the oldest tree in Paris, with its superb view over the Seine and Notre-Dame.
The 5th arrondissement is also packed with iconic institutions, including historic restaurants and gourmet patisseries that are sure to delight the sweet tooth. It's also home to intimate, confidential hotels that recall the charm of a Paris of yesteryear.
Nuit des Musées 2024: a free artistic evening at the Arab World Institute in Paris
This Saturday, May 18, 2024, the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris is taking part in the 20th Nuit des Musées, opening exceptionally at night. Discover the program for this new edition! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 in Paris: a musical evening at the Musée de Cluny - musée du Moyen-Age
The Musée de Cluny is opening its doors to us free of charge this Saturday, May 18, 2024, on the occasion of the 20th edition of the Nuit des Musées. On the program: free visits with music. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Musée du service de santé de l'armée in Val-de-Grâce, Paris
Nuit des Musées returns this Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region for another edition of exceptional nocturnes. In Val-de-Grâce, the Musée du Service de Santé des Armées unveils its program. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Musée de la Préfecture de Police in Paris: unusual activities
On the occasion of the Nuit des Musées 2024, the Musée de la Préfecture de Police is offering a behind-the-scenes look at the Parisian police force this Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Paris. A unique program of unusual events awaits us for the occasion! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Musée Curie in Paris: free tours to discover Marie Curie
To mark the new Nuit des Musées, the Musée Curie is offering to learn more about Marie Curie and her discoveries, through a range of free tours and events to be experienced this Saturday, May 18, 2024. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution of the Muséum d'histoire naturelle in Paris
The Muséum d'Histoire naturelle de Paris is taking part in the Nuit des Musées, this Saturday, May 18, 2024. A great opportunity to rediscover the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution, free of charge! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris: the program
On the occasion of the 20th Nuit des Musées, the Centre Culturel Irlandais awaits us for a cultural nocturne on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Come and discover this institution that celebrates Ireland and its culture! [Read more]
Discover the treasures of the Paris Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle - program
The Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle de Paris with its Jardin des Plantes is an emblematic institution of the capital, founded in 1793. Accessible all year round, this museum offers an insight into the world's rich natural heritage. From plants and magnets to fossils and experiments, immerse yourself in the fascinating world of nature. [Read more]
The Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie Comparée, the Museum's nugget in the Jardin des Plantes
You've heard of the Muséum and the Galerie de l'évolution, but what about the Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie comparée, nestling at the entrance to the Jardin des Plantes on the Gare d'Austerlitz side? From living creatures to extinct dinosaurs, discover the world of bones in this sublime museum, well worth a visit. [Read more]
La Menagerie du Jardin des Plantes, the oldest zoo in Paris
The Menagerie, or rather the zoo of the Jardin des Plantes, belongs to the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle. Located next to the famous Jardin des Plantes, it's not only the oldest zoo in Paris, opened in 1794, it's also an area well worth a visit. Every day, hundreds of animals live in 5.5 hectares of greenery. Come and discover them! [Read more]
The Grande Galerie de l'Evolution, the immense museum dedicated to animals from all over the world, in Paris
If you've ever taken a stroll through the Jardin des Plantes in Paris, you'll no doubt have spotted the grand old buildings that stand along the way: this is the Museum of Natural History, of which the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution is a part. [Read more]
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! [Read more]
The Curie Museum: In the footsteps of Marie Curie and her family
At the heart of the Curie campus, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris near the Panthéon, lies the Musée Curie. Open from Wednesday to Saturday, this free place of memory and knowledge offers an insight into the history of radioactivity and its medical applications. [Read more]
The Musée de la Sculpture en plein air: a free art walk in the heart of Paris
Have you heard of the Musée de la Sculpture en plein air? Located in the Square Tino Rossi in the 5th arrondissement, this small museum offers a free cultural stroll along the banks of the Seine, in a magnificent bucolic setting. [Read more]
Maison Poincaré: we visited the very first mathematics museum in Paris
The Maison Poincaré, nestled in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter, invites you to discover the capital's very first mathematics museum from September 30, 2023. Inspired by the world's greatest science museums, this unique venue promises to illuminate the history, influence and wonders of mathematics for all the curious! We tell you all about it! [Read more]
Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA): program, exhibitions, events, everything you need to know about this cultural center
The Institut du Monde Arabe is an astonishing place where Arab culture reveals itself to us through astonishing exhibitions and an eclectic program of events for all ages and all audiences! [Read more]
The Musée de Cluny, Paris' museum of the Middle Ages, its program and age-old treasures
Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, the Musée de Cluny is housed in the 13th-century Hôtel des Abbés de Cluny, and is home to works of art even older than that! Come and visit this museum dedicated to the Middle Ages in Paris. [Read more]
The Collège des Bernardins: one of the oldest medieval buildings in Paris to visit free of charge
Let's discover the Collège des Bernardins - one of the oldest medieval buildings in Paris. Be sure to visit this 13th-century gem, located in the heart of the Latin Quarter and open to the public free of charge. Open all year round, this cultural space offers a variety of exhibitions and events, and even a café-restaurant. [Read more]
The Musée de la Préfecture de Police, immerse yourself in history and police investigations
The Musée de la Préfecture de Police, nestled in the heart of the 5th arrondissement, invites visitors on a fascinating exploration of the history of the Paris police force from the 17th century to the present day. Available all year round, this historic treasure trove on rue de la Montagne Sainte-Geneviève unveils over 2,000 authentic and captivating works of art. [Read more]
The Jardin des Plantes' hidden Alpine garden, a nugget worth discovering
The Jardin des Plantes conceals a magnificent alpine garden. Located between the Grandes Serres and the Menagerie, this garden, which has no entrance doors, is accessible via a hidden underground passage. Here you can discover the rock gardens and wild mountain plants. It's a haven of peace to be (re)discovered all year round. [Read more]
Le Clos des Arènes, hidden vineyards in the heart of the Arènes de Lutèce in Paris
In the 6th arrondissement, the Arènes de Lutèce is one of those suspended places that still retains all its charm from ancient times. This is where you'll find some of the rarest vines in Paris, to be discovered adorned with beautiful bunches of grapes as the harvest season approaches. [Read more]
The Jardin des Plantes rose garden unveils its beautiful colors
The Roseraie du Jardin des Plantes, located along the Galerie de Minéralogie, to the right of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle or to the left if you're coming from the Seine, is a wonderful place to discover in spring and especially in June. With its 390 species of old and modern roses, it's a magnificent and free rose garden, in addition to the superb rosebushes that stand proudly in front of the Muséum. [Read more]
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! [Read more]
The Lutetia Arena, a Gallo-Roman amphitheater in the heart of Paris
Did you know the Arènes de Lutèce? This very well preserved Gallo-Roman amphitheater is located in the heart of the Arènes de Lutèce square in Paris and is a true symbol of the Parisian way of life! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Discover the treasures of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris
Paris's Jardin des Plantes is home to a number of historical and unusual sights that are well worth a visit. We reveal 8 treasures to discover in this 24-hectare haven of peace, one of the most beautiful parks in Paris. [Read more]
Arabofuturs: an exhibition of science fiction and predictions at the Institut du Monde Arabe - photos
Artists from the Arab world imagine the worlds of tomorrow, in an exhibition between science fiction and dreams. Discover Arabofuturs at the Institut du Monde Arabe from April 23 to October 27, 2024. [Read more]
Center culturel irlandais: the institution that promotes Irish culture in Paris
Exhibitions, concerts, screenings, debates... Throughout the year, the Centre culturel irlandais opens its doors to all for a cultural immersion on the Emerald Isle. Let's take a closer look at this cultural institution, housed since 2002 in the Collège des Irlandais building in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter. [Read more]
The panorama of the Paris Pantheon, the view of Paris we love, free for under-26s.
Visiting the Pantheon is one thing, but did you know you could also visit its colonnades and discover a sublime panorama of Paris? From April to October, the Pantheon exceptionally opens its rooftop to visitors to admire the rooftops of Paname and the Eiffel Tower. [Read more]
The arts in France under Charles VII: the Musée de Cluny's historic exhibition unveiled in images
The Musée de Cluny takes us to the turn of the 15th century, to discover a key period in the history of art. Come and admire the exhibition The Arts in France under Charles VII from March 12 to June 16, 2024. [Read more]
Baghdad exhibition with Assassin's Creed Mirage at the Institut du Monde Arabe - our photos
When video games allow us to explore the past... The Institut du Monde Arabe and Ubisoft join forces for an exceptional exhibition: February 28 to November 10, 2024, discover Baghdad: rediscover Madinat al-Salam, with Assassin's Creed Mirage. [Read more]
The Pantheon in Paris: prices, opening hours, tour and history of this emblematic monument
The Paris Pantheon, an emblematic monument in the heart of the capital, reveals the history of France's great personalities. Originally a church dedicated to Sainte Geneviève, the Panthéon is open all year round, giving you the chance to discover its rich heritage and architectural secrets. [Read more]
Missak Manouchian exhibition at the Panthéon
The Panthéon is hosting an exhibition entitled "Vivre à en mourir. Missak Manouchian et ses camarades de Résistance au Panthéon" (Living to Die. Missak Manouchian and his Comrades in the Resistance at the Pantheon), on view at no extra charge until September 8, 2024. [Read more]
Wonderful Treasure of Oignies: discover one of Belgium's 7 wonders at the Musée de Cluny
An exceptional historical treasure, presented for the first time in France for a century: don't miss the Merveilleux Trésor d'Oignies exhibition at the Musée de Cluny, on view from March 19 to October 20, 2024. [Read more]
Police and sport: esprit de corps, culture du corps: the Préfecture de Police museum exhibition
From March 7 to September 22, 2024, the Musée de la Préfecture de Police presents "Police et sport: esprit de corps, culture du corps", a free exhibition focusing on sporting practices. [Read more]
Etienne Dinet, Algerian passions: the exhibition that takes us on a journey at the IMA - photos
Discover Etienne Dinet and his Algerian passions, in an exhibition organized from January 30 to June 9, 2024 at the Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris. [Read more]
Did you know? You can watch the Earth rotate thanks to Foucault's pendulum in Paris.
Want to see the Earth spinning at the end of a wire? You're in luck, because two of Foucault's pendulums can be seen in Paris, in the heart of the Panthéon and the Musée des Arts et Métiers. [Read more]
Did you know? Discover France's oldest cedar of Lebanon in Paris and its unusual history.
In the heart of Paris, the Jardin des Plantes is home to a historical curiosity: the oldest cedar of Lebanon in France. Planted in 1734, its history is a mixture of botany, legend and an incredible journey. Let's take a green walk through Buffon's labyrinth to discover this remarkable 300-year-old tree. [Read more]
Did you know? The Gloriette de Buffon is the oldest metal structure in Paris.
In the heart of Paris's 5th arrondissement, the Jardin des Plantes is home to the mysterious and historic Gloriette de Buffon, dating from 1786. Discover a hidden treasure. [Read more]
The Durfort Mammoth at the Paris Natural History Museum, restored!
(Re)discover at the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, Paris, the newly restored "Mammouth de Durfort", an icon of paleontology on display since 1898. [Read more]
Meteorites from a French asteroid on display at the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle
In February 2023, an asteroid fell in Normandy. And many people collected these little meteorites to enable science to analyze them! Today, they can be seen at the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle in Paris! [Read more]
Restaurants in Paris's 5th arrondissement: Where to eat in the district? Our best addresses
If you're looking for the perfect restaurant in Paris' 5th arrondissement, you've come to the right place! Follow the guide to discover our best addresses, our latest discoveries and our favorites! [Read more]
Brunch at Café Clotilde by Nina Métayer: the gourmet rendezvous on Paris's Left Bank
Looking for a tasty brunch on the Left Bank? Head for Café Clotilde, tucked away in the beautiful Maison Colbert hotel, to enjoy this ultra gourmet moment every Sunday, where Nina Métayer's pastries are the talk of Paris. [Read more]
Nuance Café: travel cuisine, coffee and brunch every day near the Jardin des Plantes
Sponsored - Fancy a weekday brunch with kaarage and pancakes? Then a visit to Nuance Café Paris is a must! Nestled in the historic Jardin des Plantes district, just a stone's throw from the Arènes de Lutèce, this restaurant opens its doors to you with a world of travel cuisine! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Le goûter de Clotilde, a regressive and gourmet tea time by Nina Métayer
In the 5th arrondissement, the Maison Colbert hotel is now serving a brand new tea time, imagined by Nina Métayer, voted best pastry chef in the world in 2023. A blend of childhood flavors and gourmet patisserie, Le goûter de Clotilde offers a gourmet experience to share with friends and family. [Read more]
Le Renard Café, the bookshop-cafe dedicated to Japanese culture in Paris
A few steps away from the Renard Doré bookstore, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, the Renard Café has opened, highlighting Japanese culture, between mangas, bubble tea and quality pastries. [Read more]
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 bookstore founded by George Whitman. Gourmets and literary souls, you have found your paradise! [Read more]
Carl Marletti, the unmissable pastry shop in the Latin Quarter
Among the pastry shops of famous chefs, Carl Marletti's is a real favorite! This gourmet address located in the Latin Quarter delights sweet tooths with original desserts, original creations and revisited classics. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Les Belles Envies, the sugar-free pastry and chocolate shop
Les Belles Envies is the new sugar-free patisserie that opened on rue Monge in the 5th arrondissement. A low glycemic index pastry shop offering cakes, chocolates and delicatessen. An ideal option for diabetics, those concerned about their figure or their health. How about a treat for yourself? [Read more]
Visit the ancient Thermes de Lutèce and their underground galleries in Paris
Did you know? In Paris, you can immerse yourself in antiquity with a visit to the Roman baths in what was once northern Lutetia. Visit the Musée de Cluny to discover these ancient baths during weekend tours. [Read more]
La Mission Spatiale: an interstellar escape game in Armageddon mode at The Game
The Game, an escape game near Jussieu, invites budding astronauts to discover a brand new room. Entitled The Space Mission, it plunges you into a disaster scenario worthy of the film Armageddon. [Read more]
Escape Game Awards 2023: The Game, an immersive escape game just a stone's throw from Jussieu
Looking for a Team Building event? Celebrating your child's birthday? Want to strengthen your ties with your friends? That's what The Game, one of Paris's leading escape game operators, has to offer. A whole series of immersive rooms with a special emphasis on teamwork. And the icing on the cake: the establishment won the Best Brand Award at the Escape Game Awards 2023... A good reason to come and try out their rooms! [Read more]
The Pontoise swimming pool, this Art Deco jewel in Paris has reopened: prices, activities and squash
The legendary Pontoise swimming pool, an Art Deco jewel listed as a Monument Historique, reopened its doors in early December 2023 after extensive renovation work. Located at 19, rue Pontoise in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, this historic swimming pool, designed by the same architect as Molitor and Pailleron, invites you to discover its unique architecture and new facilities. Fitness, weight training and squash await you. [Read more]
Storm Cycling Club: the training center, coffeeshop and boutique for cycling enthusiasts
In the Saint-Victor district of Paris, the Storm Cycling Club brings together cycling enthusiasts in a multifunctional space, perfect for preparing or equipping them. [Read more]
Unusual: witness the feeding of the felines at the Jardin des Plantes Menagerie
On certain days of the week, the Jardin des Plantes Menagerie invites you to take part in an exceptional experience in the fauverie, in the heart of the Jardin des Plantes Menagerie, by attending a feline meal. [Read more]
Disappearing worlds: get up close to dinosaurs in virtual reality at the Jardin des Plantes - our test
Ready to meet dinosaurs at the Jardin des Plantes? From October 14, 2023, the National Museum of Natural History will take a leap into the past, thanks to an immersive experience in virtual reality that will make us live the history of the Earth. [Read more]
Escape Game Awards 2023: Le Métro at The Game takes the prize in Ile-de-France - our test
The Game invites escape game fans to discover one of the most unusual rooms, Le Métro, at its two locations in Cardinal Lemoine and Saint-Michel, in Paris's 5th arrondissement. What makes it special? A real RATP metro carriage. The room won first prize in the Ile-de-France region at the Escape Game Awards 2023. Ready for an underground adventure? [Read more]
Discover the unusual Lion Fountain in the Jardin des Plantes : History and curiosities
Do you know the Lion Fountain in the Jardin des Plantes? Located near the entrance on rue Geoffroy Saint Hilaire, this work of art dating from 1863 awaits you at the foot of Buffon's labyrinth. We tell you all about it. [Read more]
La Mission Secrète: our test of The Game's most secret escape game in Paris
Escape game fans, here's something to surprise you! The Game, an escape game store in the heart of Paris, offers you a new kind of experience - so to speak - with its new room... Entitled "La Mission Secrète" (The Secret Mission), it invites you to discover it without knowing anything about it beforehand! No theme, no information about the mission... That's the big surprise. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it (spoiler-free)! [Read more]
Bowling Mouffetard, the bowling and billiards complex in the 5th arrondissement
Are you in the 5th arrondissement and looking for a fun activity to do with family and friends? If you're a bowling fan, the choice is obvious: head for Bowling Mouffetard, located on rue Mouffetard, as its name suggests, and offering eight lanes for strike after strike, as well as pool tables and arcade terminals. [Read more]
Survive aboard the plane from The Game, the immersive escape game!
The Game, the immersive escape game that's one of the industry leaders in France, is offering a brand new room in its Paris premises, l'Avion, open since July 26, 2017. Do you dare to climb aboard? [Read more]
The 3615 croisière, the old school barge with dancefloor, returns to Paris this spring-summer 2024
Le 3615, the old-school bar that takes us back to the 80s to 2009, is back this summer with an unusual cruise that's sure to bring back fond memories. The program includes arcade terminals, a dancefloor, karaoke, cocktails and goodies, all to the rhythm of the hits that have marked us. See you every Friday from May 24 to mid-October 2024! [Read more]
Solera, the craziest cocktail bar in Paris
Solera is the crazy cocktail bar on the Left Bank. Here you'll discover a stunning menu of spectacular signature creations. The perfect place for an unusual cocktail experience! [Read more]
Le P'tit Louis: the chic, relaxed wine bar in Paris's 5th arrondissement
"Wine & dinette" is the motto of P'tit Louis, Bertrand Guillou-Valentin's new Parisian venue. Nestled in the capital's 5th arrondissement, this wine bar offers no fewer than 500 references, complemented by a menu designed by Mélanie Serre and featuring tasty plates for sharing. [Read more]
Je m'appelle Erik Satie comme tout le monde revives at Théâtre de la Contrescarpe
A moving, musical biopic of Erik Satie's life, 'Je m'appelle Erik Satie comme tout le monde' plays at the Théâtre de la Contrescarpe from May 1 for 30 exceptional dates. [Read more]
L'Incroyable Epopée de François 1er, a comedy at the Théâtre de la Contrescarpe: prolongations
Immerse yourself in the burlesque history of a French king with L'Incroyable Epopée de François 1er, a historical show at the Théâtre de la Contrescarpe, until April 29, 2024. [Read more]
Le Son de la Terre : a barge dedicated to Jazz and World Music on the Seine in Paris
This spring, a new musical and gourmet barge is mooring in Paris. Le Son de la Terre, as it is called, awaits music lovers, jazz and world music enthusiasts, in the 5th arrondissement to offer them a unique experience combining concerts, bistronomic table and cocktail bar. [Read more]
What to do around Saint-Michel, the Pantheon and the Latin Quarter: Our tips and best addresses
Why not take a stroll around the Latin Quarter, the Pantheon and Saint-Michel? Here you'll find the best tips and addresses in the area! [Read more]
What to do around Saint-Michel, the Pantheon and the Latin Quarter: Our tips and best addresses
