The Latin quarter is a part of the left bank that was originally Roman, and hence, its name. This area is a lively place in Paris with its bistrots , its cafes frequented by students from the Sorbonne, the most famous university in France (founded in 1253), its bookstores and inexpensive restaurants. The place St. Michel is the pivotal meeting point of the area, and just a stone's throw from Notre Dame, it generally attracts numbers of people continuously. Crossing the Seine one can reach Notre Dame and the Ile de la Cite as well as the Ile St. Louis. Staying on the left bank can take one past the Sorbonne and the Pantheon. Just to the west of the Pantheon is the Luxembourg Gardens, a quiet an lovely garden meticulously cared for. Fronting rue de Vaugirard, the Palais du Luxembourg was designed in the early 17th century for Queen Marie de Medicis, the Florentine wife of Henry 4. The palace and its grounds remained in royal hands until the 1789 Revolution. Today it houses the French Senate. Sites to See: Pantheon, Musee National du Moyen Age, Thermes du Cluny, Sorbonne and Sorbonne Church, St. Severin, Notre Dame Cathedrale, St. Chapelle, Pont Neuf, Ile St. Louis, Luxembourg Gardens and Palace. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/charming_hotels_quartier_latin_area_in_paris.htm http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 30 Mar 2006 16:22:26 +0100 Thu, 30 Mar 2006 16:19:29 +0100 It witnesses the artistic revival of the inter-war years, and accommodated numerous noted painters and writers (Picasso, Matisse, Andr&#233; Gide&#133;) http://www.parischarminghotels.net/lutetia_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 A few steps away from the Louvre Museum and the Notre Dame Cathedral upon arriving you will realize immediately that your stay here will be very special. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/d'aubusson_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 Hotel located in Paris' pretty 5th district at the heart of the trendy, intellectual Latin Quarter; and is within walking distance of the Cluny. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/villa_pantheon_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 The Hotel Littre is a deluxe hotel located on the "Left Bank" of Paris. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/littre_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 A splendid well-run hotel with high standards in a sought after location. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/prince_de_conti_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 Located in the heart of the historic quarter of Saint Germain des Pr&#233;s. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/prince_de_conde_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 An elegant, well-managed hotel which has been consistently popular with our guests. If you are looking for one of the best in Paris. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/relais_saint_jacques_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 This hotel is located in the Montparnasse district, not far from the Luxembourg Palace and Gardens and within reach of the Latin Quarter. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/le_saint_gregoire_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 Situated in the Latin Quarter, the hotel is in the vicinity of the banks of the Seine, Notre-Dame. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/royal_saint_michel_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 Grand Hotel Saint Michel, refined elegance in the heart of the Latin Quarter. The Grand Hotel Saint Michel is located on the left bank of Paris, between the Panth&#233;on, Sorbonne University and the Luxembourg Gardens. A Truely Delightful Superior 3 Star Hotel With Parisian Charm and Character. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/grand_hotel_saint_michel_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 Welcome to the Villa Royale Montsouris. Follow the footsteps of the &#147;Thousand and One Nights&#148; in the Villa Royale Montsouris, jewel of the Andalusian Moresque art.<br> <br> The thousand and one coloured sheets and pillows are an invitation to relaxation while the room, scattered with forgotten items from Scheherazade&#146;s stories, magic lamps and carpets, will carry you into the world of the marvellous.<br> <br> The decoration, rich in materials such as wrought iron, which was wonderfully worked on the bedhead, or the blue enamelled lava disposed in light strokes in the bathroom, makes of the Villa Royale Montsouris an exceptional pearl. <br> <br> *A superb choice for a break in Paris!* http://www.parischarminghotels.net/villa_royale_montsouris_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 In the middle of the prestigious Parisian universities and just a few metres away from the tr&#232;s Grande Biblioth&#232;que. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/villa_lutece_port_royal_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 In an excellent location, offering excellent, quality and service - a great choice for your stay in Paris http://www.parischarminghotels.net/libertel_quartier_latin_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 If you like to stay in the Latin Quarter, your best choice will be the hotel Central Saint Germain. (Picasso lived in this hotel) http://www.parischarminghotels.net/central_saint_germain_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 The Minerve Hotel is in the heart of the Latin Quarter. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/minerve_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 Discover the life of this genuine Parisian village with its pedestrian shopping streets, its typical markets. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/sully_saint_germain_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 The combination of a friendly atmosphere, high standards and good location make this hotel a perfect base for exploring this colourful city. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/le_clement_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 This is a small and intimate hotel that is most welcoming for demanding travelers. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/danemark_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 Belloy Saint Germain hotel has completely renewed its decoration and scenery to offer you the best of contemporary design. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/belloy_saint_germain_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 The Albe Hotel hope to make your stay in Paris an unforgettable one. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/d'albe_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 The hotel located just a few steps from Luxembourg Gardens, the Odeon Theatre, Musee d'Orsay and the famous Louvre. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/trianon_rive_gauche_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 With its high standard rooms and competitive prices, this hotel will again be a best seller in 2005. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/la_tour_notre_dame_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 The California Saint-Germain hotel Paris is located on the left bank, in the heart of the Latin Quarter. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/california_saint_germain_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 Hotel Observatoire Luxembourg takes its name from the famous gardens over which some of the rooms have a view. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/observatoire_luxembourg_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 La Demeure is unique ; a refuge set in the vibrant Latin Quarter. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/la_demeure_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 Hotel Park and Suites Grande Bibliotheque is a recently renovated accomodation hotel, located near the "Grande Bibliotheque Fran&#231;ois Mitterand" http://www.parischarminghotels.net/hotel_park_and_suites_grande_biblioteque_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 Here&#180;s a special address which combines gracefully the Paris of history, the Paris of culture and the Paris of gastronomy. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/dacia_luxembourg_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 A friendly hotel in a very popular area of Paris, the combination of quality, value for money and good location make this hotel an excellent choice. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/la_manufacture_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 Well located , the Elysa Luxembourg is a good choice for an enjoyable short break and offers real value for money. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/elysa_luxembourg_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 If you have chosen to land at the Hotel Lindbergh, you are up for a great encounter with the captain and his crew. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/lindbergh_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 A good value choice, this hotel provides clean, comfortable accommodation for clients on a limited budget. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/libertel_austerlitz_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 This well located hotel has good standards which, combined with its relatively low prices, have made it one of of our most popular hotels in Latin Quarter. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/des_mines_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 One of our most requested hotels in this convenient area offering excellent value for money. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/libertel_maxim_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100 Set in a charming white-fronted building with wrought-iron balconies, the Comfort Inn Mouffetard is located in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter, within a few meters of Place Monge metro station. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/comfort_mouffetard_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:44:29 +0100