Quartier de la Sorbonne, Paris

Name: Quartier de la Sorbonne
Address: Paris, France

#864 among attractions in Paris

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The Quartier de la Sorbonne is the 20th administrative district or 'quartier' of Paris, France. It is located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, near the jardin du Luxembourg and the Sorbonne, on the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève. It contains Paris' main higher educational establishments and institutes and borders the Latin Quarter. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°50'57"N, 2°20'40"E

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Panthéon (Sorbonne)Paris France

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Quartier de la Sorbonne – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée de Cluny, Latin Quarter, Place du Panthéon, Astronomy Tower of the Sorbonne.

~540 ftN
Medieval art museum in Gothic mansion
Musée de Cluny, Paris
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter, the Musée de Cluny, officially known as the Musée National du Moyen Âge, offers visitors a deep dive into the medieval era. This unique museum is renowned for housing an exceptional collection of artifacts from the...
~590 ftW
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Latin Quarter, Paris
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Latin Quarter is a vibrant tapestry of history, culture, and bohemian charm. Known in French as "Quartier Latin," this neighborhood has long been associated with the intellectual and artistic life of the city, owing to the historic...
~1030 ftS
Square, Shopping
Place du Panthéon, Paris
5 min walk • Place du Panthéon is a square in Paris, France. It is located in the Latin Quarter, in the 5th arrondissement. It is named after the Panthéon, located east of the square; Rue Soufflot is located west of Place du Panthéon.
~230 ftS
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Astronomy Tower of the Sorbonne, Paris
2 min walk • The Astronomy Tower of the Sorbonne is a tower at the Sorbonne University's Paris campus built to house an astronomical observatory for its students. The structure was erected during the reconstruction of the Sorbonne, between 1885 and 1901. The tower is 39 meters high, has an upper and lower dome, and includes several rooms.
~410 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture
Sorbonne Chapel, Paris
2 min walk • The Chapel of Sainte Ursule de la Sorbonne, also known as the Sorbonne Chapel, is a Roman Catholic chapel located on the Sorbonne historical site, in the Latin quarter of Paris. It was rebuilt in the 17th century by order of Cardinal Richelieu.
~830 ftSW
Nightlife, Cinema, Jazz club
Cinéma du Panthéon, Paris
4 min walk • The Cinéma du Panthéon is a movie theater in Paris. It has been in uninterrupted operation for over 100 years.
~580 ftW
Square
Sorbonne square, Paris
3 min walk • The Sorbonne square is a public space located in the latin quarter in Paris' 5th arrondissement. Its limits are defined by: On its eastern side: Victor Cousin street. On its western side: Saint-Michel boulevard On its northern side: Champollion street The square takes its name from the Sorbonne building on its eastern side.
~870 ftN
Street
Rue de la Harpe, Paris
5 min walk • The rue de la Harpe is a street in Paris' Latin Quarter. Relatively calm and cobblestoned along much of its length, it runs in a south-easterly direction between the rue de la Huchette and the rue Saint-Séverin, where it turns south-west to where it ends at the boulevard Saint-Germain.
~1050 ftN
Street
Rue Saint-Séverin, Paris
6 min walk • The rue Saint-Séverin is a sometimes boisterous street running parallel to the river in the north of Paris' Latin Quarter. Lined with restaurants and souvenir shops, much of its commerce is dedicated to tourism.
~840 ftSE
Library, Neoclassical architecture
Sainte-Geneviève Library, Paris
5 min walk • Sainte-Geneviève Library is a public and university library located at 10, place du Panthéon, across the square from the Panthéon, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. It is based on the collection of the Abbey of St Genevieve, which was founded in the 6th century by Clovis I, the King of the Franks.
~420 ftNW
Nightlife, Cinema
Le Champo, Paris
3 min walk • Le Champo, in full Le Champo – Espace Jacques-Tati, is an arthouse cinema in the Latin Quarter of Paris. It is notable for being a favorite haunt of important figures in French cinema history.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Quartier de la Sorbonne?

Nearby attractions include Sorbonne, Paris (1 min walk), Astronomy Tower of the Sorbonne, Paris (2 min walk), Sorbonne Grand amphitheatre, Paris (2 min walk), Sorbonne Chapel, Paris (2 min walk).

How to get to Quartier de la Sorbonne by public transport?

The nearest stations to Quartier de la Sorbonne:

Bus

Collège de France • Lines: 63, 86 (3 min walk)
Saint-Jacques - Saint-Germain • Lines: 75 (3 min walk)

Metro

Cluny-La Sorbonne • Lines: 10 (4 min walk)
Maubert - Mutualité • Lines: 10 (5 min walk)

Train

Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (8 min walk)
Luxembourg (9 min walk)

Ferry

Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (9 min walk)
Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (15 min walk)