Name: Latin Quarter Tour: The Pantheon, Rue Mouffetard and the Best of the Left Bank
Brand: SIGHTSEEINGO
SKU: 2133
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Latin Quarter Tour: The Pantheon, Rue Mouffetard and the Best of the Left Bank

Paris, France

Activity Code- 2133

Overview

The Latin Quarter is one of the most vibrant areas in Paris, known for its intellectual heritage and beautiful scenery. For centuries, it has attracted writers, artists, and free spirits. On this walking tour, you will explore its rich history, fascinating stories, and picturesque sites. You will learn about notable figures such as Marie Curie and Josephine Baker while enjoying the unique charm of the area.

Highlights

Explore the Historic Latin Quarter, a place of beauty and of contemplation with some of the most picturesque churches in Paris.
Visit the Iconic Shakespeare and Company Bookstore where Ernest Hemmingway, Gertrude Stein, and Ezra Pound used to shop.
Discover the Panthéon, commemorating icons like Voltaire, Victor Hugo, and Marie Curie.
Admire Stunning Churches, including Saint Etienne du Mont, which has intricate architecture and stained glass.
Enter the Arènes de Lutèce, a 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater that once hosted gladiator games and lively public events.
Learn about the famous entertainer Josephine Baker, who risked her life to help France fight against the Nazis.
Mobile Voucher accepted, no need to take the printed tickets!

Itinerary

Dive into Paris’ intellectual and cultural heart on this Latin Quarter walking tour, exploring historic landmarks, hearing stories of saints, scholars, and national heroes, and discovering hidden gems along the Left Bank. The Latin Quarter is a center of intellect, art, and free thought, home to centuries of philosophers, writers, and revolutionaries. Starting at the famous Shakespeare and Company bookstore, once frequented by Ernest Hemingway and Gertrude Stein, this tour covers iconic figures like Marie Curie, Voltaire, and Josephine Baker, who all left their mark on French history. There has been plenty of furious debate here, but the Latin Quarter is also a place of beauty and of contemplation with some of the most picturesque places in Paris.

On this walking tour, learn about the remarkable saints and scholars who left their mark on this historic part of the city. The journey begins in front of the iconic Shakespeare and Company bookstore, once frequented by literary legends like Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, and Ezra Pound. The tour wraps up at the ancient Arènes de Lutèce, a Roman amphitheater over 2,000 years old, offering a glimpse into the city’s deep-rooted past.

The route includes a visit to the Panthéon, a grand mausoleum honoring France's national heroes, and the ancient Roman Arènes de Lutèce amphitheater. This shrine honors French national heroes, including Marie Curie, Voltaire, Victor Hugo, Rousseau, Alexandre Dumas, André Malraux, and Josephine Baker. I will show you the National Museum of Natural History. You can also visit the Cluny Museum, which combines the Abbot of Cluny's grand residence, the city’s ancient Roman Baths, and Alexandre du Sommerard’s valuable medieval art collection. Along the way, landmarks such as Church of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, where Sainte Geneviève is buried, add a spiritual touch.

As one of the few remaining Roman structures in Paris, this tour offers a glimpse into the city’s ancient past and serves as a fascinating contrast to the modern surroundings of the Latin Quarter. Ideal for history lovers, culture enthusiasts, or curious travelers, this tour offers a rich exploration of the historic Latin Quarter.

Schedule

Start Time: You may start the tour anytime, however the best time for this tour is from 9am to 7pm

Duration: (Approx.) 2 hours.
Meeting Point: Shakespeare & Company bookstore, 37 Rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris, France.
(Please check the calendar to know about availability)

Includes

VoiceMap App
Offline access to Audio, Maps, and Geodata
Access to an Audio Tour of the Latin Quarter - The Pantheon, Rue Mouffetard and the best of the Left Bank.

Redemption Info

You need the VoiceMap Audio Tours app in order to use your booking code and complete the trip! You can look for it by searching Google Play or the Apple App Store, or by visiting onelink.to/voicemap on your smartphone.

Next, take these three actions:

1. Register for an account

2. From the menu, choose Tour Codes, and then click Enter Codes.

3. Type in the tour code and choose "Download Now."

Once you've purchased a tour, it will be added to your VoiceMap library. If you sign in to the app using the same method as you did on the website, you'll have access to your entire tour library.
When the download completes, you'll see a screen showing the starting point, with directions to help you get there.
The app will automatically play audio at the right time and place using GPS-based turn-by-turn directions.

Please take the following actions if, after entering your booking code and initiating the download, you are still waiting for it to finish after more than a few minutes:

1) Cancel the download

2) Choose the Purchased tab after going to Account.

3) Select your tour there, then restart the download.

Know Before You Go

Free WiFi: No.
Wheelchair or Stroller accessible: No.
This is a 4.1km walking tour
Please note that the app will automatically play audio at the right time and place using GPS-based turn-by-turn directions.
Guests have the option to resume the tour from the nearest location whenever they like.
Guests can enjoy the tours as often as they like through both the VoiceMap app and website.
Please note that once the tour is purchased, it’s added to the VoiceMap library.
The VoiceMap app works offline, so you can enjoy your tour without worrying about roaming fees. Simply download the tour over WiFi before you begin.
Guests are advised to stay cautious of pickpockets – they can be discreet, but not harmful.
How to reach there?
The bookstore is located not far from Notre Dame Cathedral. The nearest metro station to the tour start is Saint Michel. The tour ends at Les Arènes de Lutèce, which is close to three metro stations: Cardinal Lemoine, Place Monge, and Jussieu.
Major Landmarks: Shakespeare and Company, Church of Saint-Séverin, Musée de Cluny, Sorbonne Université, Panthéon, Church of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, Wall of Philippe II Augustus, place de la Contrescarpe, Rue Mouffetard, Grande Mosquée de Paris, Jardin des Plantes, Arènes de Lutèce.
Disclaimer: The service provider reserves the right to close or cancel certain shows, attractions, entertainments, restaurants, shops or ancillary facilities without notice. There will be no refund provided in that case.

Cancellation Policy

You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.