Hotels in Latin Quarter, Paris

The Latin Quarter is Paris's historic academic district on the Left Bank of the Seine. Its name derives from the Latin language used by scholars at the University of Paris—founded in the 12th century. The area centers around the Sorbonne and stretches from Saint-Germain-des-Prés to the Jardin des Plantes. Narrow medieval streets like Rue de la Huchette contrast with broad boulevards such as Boulevard Saint-Michel.

It is a major hub for bookshops, notably Shakespeare and Company, and student life. Key landmarks include the Panthéon—the neoclassical mausoleum for French national heroes—and the Roman-era Arènes de Lutèce. The district is bordered by the Seine to the north and the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève hill to the south.