The Latin Quarter: Paris' Left Bank Private Half-Day Tour
Description
Step into an immersive tour with a private guide, where you will explore Paris’ history, culture, and one of its iconic and beloved neighbourhoods. Explore the ‘love locks bridge’ in the Latin Quarter, enjoy the bookshops once enjoyed by Hemingway and Orwell, and see the home of French intellectual movements. The area is also rich with interesting book shops, most notably the Shakespeare and Company - a legendary meeting place and boarding house for many aspiring writers. Then wander through the grounds of the stunning Luxembourg Gardens and Palace, the perfect place to people watch, enjoy nature, and feel like a true Parisian.
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The Latin Quarter is one of Paris' most quirky and interesting neighbourhoods located on the left bank of the Seine River, around the Sorbonne. It is an ambient juxtaposition of medieval backstreets, churches and grand Haussmman-style boulevards, which were built in the 19th century as part of Paris’ modernisation, the area takes its name from medieval times when the majority of local residents were clergy or students who spoke Latin.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(3)
Our walking tour of the Latin Wuarter was fantastic! Jo was tremendously informative, entertaining and took the time to listen to us as well. It was a great experience
Joanne is the world’s most wonderful guide! Knowledgeable, funny, flexible to your interests, and all around nice person. All of Paris is amazing but this area has an interesting history
Good day, thank you so much for your fantastic review! Joanne really does sound like the perfect guide—knowledgeable, fun, and so easy to connect with. I’m thrilled you had such a great experience! Paris is amazing! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts! Joanne will be over the moon to hear this. We hope to welcome you back on another Travel Curious adventure. Happy exploring!
Our family, made up of parents, a college philosophy major, and 2 children (age 11 and 12), all thoroughly enjoyed Pierre Eve's thoughtful insight on one of the most interesting parts of Paris! We saw beautiful ancient cathedrals and a Roman arena as well as numerous sites where famous artists and authors lived and spent time in Paris in the 1920's. Pierre Eve also introduced us to the best cup of coffee any of us had ever had. We went back to our apartment and watched Midnight in Paris together and relived it all. Highly recommend!
Hello Carrie, Thank you kindly for your comments! It was an absolute pleasure to welcome your family on tour, and we're so glad that Pierre was able to deliver a pleasant experience for you all! We'd love to have you join us again in the future to create more memories together. Have a wonderful year ahead, and we hope to see you soon in other amazing cities! All the best, Travel Curious Team
