Sorbonne, Paris

Name: Sorbonne
Address: 17 Rue de la Sorbonne, Paris, France
Telephone: +33 1 40 46 30 97

#682 among attractions in Paris

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The Sorbonne is a building in the Latin Quarter of Paris which from 1253 onwards housed the College of Sorbonne, part of one of the first universities in the Western world, later renamed to University of Paris and commonly known as "the Sorbonne". Today, it continues to house the successor universities of the University of Paris, such as Panthéon-Sorbonne University, Sorbonne University, Sorbonne Nouvelle University and Paris City University, as well as the Chancellerie des universités de Paris. Sorbonne Université is also now the university resulting from the merger on 1 January 2018 of Paris 6 UPMC and Paris 4 Sorbonne. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°50'57"N, 2°20'38"E

Address

17 Rue de la SorbonnePanthéon (Sorbonne)Paris France

Contact

+33 1 40 46 30 97

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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.

~520 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...
~490 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...
~1050 ftS
Square, Shopping
Place du Panthéon, Paris
6 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.
~340 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.
~770 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.
~480 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.
~850 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.
~1070 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.
~900 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.
~350 ftNW
Nightlife, Cinema
Le Champo, Paris
2 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 Sorbonne?

Nearby attractions include Quartier de la 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 Sorbonne by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sorbonne:

Bus

Les Écoles • Lines: 21, 27, 38, N14, N21 (3 min walk)
Cluny • Lines: 63, 86, 87 (3 min walk)

Metro

Cluny-La Sorbonne • Lines: 10 (4 min walk)
Maubert - Mutualité • Lines: 10 (6 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)