Literary Latin Quarter Tour: An Insight into The Philosophic and Literary Past of Paris
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Immerse yourself in the literary and philosophical past of Paris's Latin Quarter on this insightful tour. Explore key historical sites and learn about the neighborhood's rich history. Join a local expert guide for a captivating journey through time!
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Place de la Contrescarpe - Our visit will start along the Rue Mouffetard, where Hemingway’s A Moveable Feast opens. We’ll make our way to the Pantheon and the steps where Owen Wilson is whisked away into the past in A Midnight in Paris. Also the apartment where Sartre lived as a child, The Sorbonne, the location of the original Shakespeare & Co and Saint-Germain-des-Prés…
What's Included
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
Additional Information

Engage in a journey through the intellectual and historical richness of Paris’s renowned Latin Quarter, reaching as far back as the era of the Gallo-Romans. The tour is facilitated by a local professional who not only graduated from The Sorbonne with a degree in philosophy but also resides in the very district being explored.

In a brief duration, significant epochs spanning the Latin Quarter’s 2000-year duration are brought to life. The adventure commences with an animated chat over a cup of coffee: your rendezvous with your guide will be at a quaint café, situated on a road dating from Roman times and a stone’s throw away from René Descartes’s lodging during his Paris stays.

Following a brief preliminary discussion and getting acquainted, participants embark on an exploration that covers the terrain of the Pantheon, The Sorbonne and the frequented spots of Jean-Paul Sartre’s boyhood, the hub of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and further. Prepare yourself for a profound dive into Parisian history!

Location
La Contrescarpe
Rue Lacépède
We will meet at the café "La Contrescarpe"—located directly on Place de la Contrescarpe—where we will enjoy a coffee before setting out on our walking tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Misssonia
Aug 9, 2023
Paris from a literary café. - Douglas, the guide, has a huge amount of knowledge and was able to transmit it with ease. We started the visit at Contrescarpe then strolled through the surrounding streets, while discussing and discovering particularities around the writers who made this old part of Paris their place of fulfillment.
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