Explore The Beautiful City Of Paris
The coolest and most fashionable part of the city many would say, the Latin Quarter in Paris is where the young artists, students and anyone who is anyone go to spend their freetime. From funky bars and restaurants to shops, galleries and museums, the Latin Quarter has got it all.
Why not stay in the Latin Quarter to really make the most of it? If you book a apartments in Paris or Paris hotel nearby you’ll be able to enjoy everything this fantastic district has to offer. This district is an eclectic mix of the new and old – with a 12th century university and the oldest church in Paris – along with the city’s newest museum, this district is still the most modernizing neighbourhood in Paris.
Amongst many beautiful winding streets in the Latin Quarter you will discover the pretty church of “Eglise St-Julien-le-Pauvre”. Formerly a sanctuary for pilgrims on their way to Compostela, this church dates from the late 12th century and is beautifully decorated. As well as this, you will also find “Eglise St-Séverin” at number 3 rue des Prêtres-St-Séverin, 5th. This infinitely interesting church has a long history. Dating back to the 15th century, this church was built on the site of the chapel of the hermit Séverin, previously the sight of a much earlier Merovingian burial ground.
Head to “Le Panthéon” at Pl du Panthéon, 5th to view Soufflot’s neo-classical megastructure, with its enormous dome, the architectural grand project of its day. During the revolution, it was rededicated as a “temple of reason” and a resting place of the nation’s greatest men. The enormous old crypt is now the resting place of many famous Francs including; “Voltaire, Rousseau, Hugo and Zola. Inside are Greek columns and domes and 19th century murals dedicated to Saint Genevieve (Patron Saint of Paris) and depicting her life. This is due to the origins of Le Pantheon, as it was constructed by a very grateful Louis XV as an appropriately way to thank St Genevieve for his recovery from illness. Nearby you will find lots of Paris accommodation for rent.
For food and drink in this district, why not try out “Atelier Maître” at 1 rue Maître Albert” 5th. This fantastic indigo-painted, grey marble-floored dining room offers the finest French cuisine brought to you by the interior designer of Savoy’s, not only is it stylish and slick inside, the food isn’t half bad either! Try the oysters in seawater or how about the ballotine of chicken, foie gras and celery root in a chicken-liver sauce…
Posted on: Monday, October 20, 2008 at 7:46 am 
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