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- Each of the 20 arrondissements of Paris is officially divided into 4 quartiers.
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The islands of Paris were once many but over the centuries they have been united or enjoined to the mainland. [citation needed] Today there are three islands near the center of Paris, all in the Seine river: the Île de la Cité, the Île Saint-Louis, and the artificial Île aux Cygnes. The Notre Dame de Paris cathedral Île de la Cité
The Latin Quarter - Covering part of the 6th arrondissement, and also part of the 5th, this is the traditional student quarter of Paris, centered on the Sorbonne and the Panthéon. The narrow pedestrian streets are full of cafés and restaurants, and the busy boulevards, particularly the Boulevard Saint Michel, known as the Boul'Mich, have ...
- The Pantheon. Dome of the Pantheon, photo by Mark Craft. This magnificent Paris landmark is a monument and mausoleum to France's greatest men (and two women).
- Hotel Monge. The lobby at Hotel Monge: elegance in every detail. Our top-rated hotel in Paris, Hotel Monge, is perfection in many ways — from the welcoming salon replete with fresh flowers to the splendid service to the fantastic finishes in the rooms.
- Latin Quarter Discovery Tour. A street in the Latin Quarter. We like spending a couple of hours to get a real feeling for a neighborhood, and that's true for this historic quartier.
- Hotel Les Dames du Panthéon. You'll love the mix of antique furniture, French fabrics, period woodwork, exposed beams, as well as the recent upgrades in this romantic, boutique hotel.
- Montmartre : Sacré coeur & Abbesses (18th arrondissement) Montmartre is situated on a hill in the North of the city. You can either reach the top by cable car or by climbing a flight of 222 steps.
- Le Marais District: History, Nightlife, the Old Town & Art (3rd – 4th arrondissements) Located on the right bank of the Seine river, the Marais neighborhood is one of the most famous quarters in Paris.
- Latin Quarter : Saint Michel, the Sorbonne, Mouffetard (5th arrondissement) The Latin Quarter (Quartier Latin in French) is a neighborhood located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, in close proximity to the Sorbonne University.
- Saint Germain des Près : History & Art (6th arrondissement) This is a very captivating and historic district known for hosting the French aristocracy, in addition to several private mansions.
Saint-Merri: 6,523: 31.3 20,840 14th: Saint-Gervais: 10,587: 42.2 25,088 15th: Arsenal: 9,474: 48.7 19,454 16th: Notre-Dame: 4,087: 37.9 10,784 5th arrondissement (Called "du Panthéon") 17th: Quartier Saint-Victor: 11,661: 60.4 19,306 18th: Jardin-des-Plantes: 18,005: 79.8 22,563 19th: Val-de-Grâce: 19,492: 70.4 27,688 20th: Sorbonne: 9,683: ...
Arrondissement (districts)Quartiers (quarters)Quartiers (quarters)Population (1999) [3]1st arrondissement (Called "du Louvre")1st1,6721st arrondissement (Called "du Louvre")2nd8,9841st arrondissement (Called "du Louvre")3rd3,1951st arrondissement (Called "du Louvre")4th3,044Paris - Culture, History, Architecture: South of the city centre are the quintessential Left Bank neighbourhoods known as Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter (Quartier Latin). The boulevard Saint-Germain itself begins at the National Assembly building, curving eastward to join the river again at the Sully Bridge. A little less than halfway along the boulevard is the pre-Gothic church ...
The Quartier Latin is marker by two traditions, one of religion and one of university. After 1250, about 60 colleges were founded there, home to roughly 700 scholars, who received board in return for giving lessons. The most famous was founded in 1257 by Robert de Sorbon, and was reconstructed in the 19th century.
