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What to see and do in Quartier Latin: memory, gardens and science

The nave of the Panthéon, a garden and the diversity of life.

The Panthéon and Luxembourg allow a tour of the Quartier Latin sector. The Grande Galerie de l’Évolution, in the Jardin des Plantes, requires another transfer section and its own entrance.

2 days suggestedModerate budgetUrban life · Culture and towns · Nature

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Paris Pantheon
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What to visit in Quartier Latin: memory, gardens and science

PLACES AND EXPERIENCES

What to do in Quartier Latin: memory, gardens and science

heritage

Paris Pantheon

The nave and the crypt allow you to discover this monument dedicated to figures in French history, with a journey between architecture and memory.

Activities for your visit

  • Tour the nave and the crypt according to the chosen entrance.
  • Consult the resources for interpretation of their figures and their history.

Tips for this place

  • The panorama is closed in the official information: do not count on going up to the viewpoint.
  • Check the available route and opening notices for the date.
Book tickets ↗

Official Panthéon purchase for nave and crypt. The panorama is not open to visits depending on the venue.

Reference sources and location

Orientative reference of the venue in Wikidata; it does not indicate a door, ticket office or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 48.846198, 2.346105.

Wikidata Pantheon

Paris Pantheon
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nature

Luxembourg Garden

The walks, ponds, sculptures and plantings of the Sénat garden offer a green break between the Quartier Latin and its surroundings.

Activities for your visit

  • Choose a walk along paths and open public areas.
  • Observe the sculptures, the fountain and the garden spaces.

Tips for this place

  • Check the doors and opening schedule, which changes depending on the season.
  • The palace, the museum and some activities have their own entrances.
Access ↗

Free entry to the garden when it opens. Check the doors and notices; museum, palace and activities have independent conditions.

Reference sources and location

Reference of the garden set; It does not indicate an entrance to the palace, the museum or a single door.

Reference coordinates: 48.846944, 2.337222.

Wikidata · Jardin du Luxembourg

museum

Grande Galerie de l'Évolution

The Muséum's collections explore the diversity of living beings and evolution within a historic gallery of the Jardin des Plantes.

Activities for your visit

  • Browse the gallery's permanent collection.
  • Know the interpretation proposals on biodiversity and evolution.

Tips for this place

  • Distinguish the gallery from the gardens, the other galleries and the special exhibitions.
  • Check the admission category and spaces included in the purchase.
Book tickets ↗

Official purchase of the permanent collection of the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution. Other galleries, exhibitions and experiences have different products.

Reference sources and location

Orientative reference of the venue in Wikidata; it does not indicate a door, ticket office or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 48.842194, 2.356389.

Wikidata · Grand Gallery of Evolution

A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF

2-day itinerary in Quartier Latin: memory, gardens and science

  1. Day 1

    Luxembourg Panthéon and garden

    Visit the nave and crypt of the Panthéon and add a section of the garden according to its doors and opening.

  2. Day 2

    Biodiversity at the Grande Galerie

    Travel to the Jardin des Plantes and dedicate your visit to the permanent collection of the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution with its own admission.

Tips for visiting Quartier Latin: memory, gardens and science

  • The panorama of the Panthéon appears closed; Admission advertised is for nave and crypt.
  • Distinguish free access to Luxembourg from tickets to museums and galleries.

LOCAL FLAVORS

What to eat in Quartier Latin: memory, gardens and science

Among bakeries, cafes, bistros and pastry shops, discover traditional French preparations present in Paris. A selection to accompany your walks around the city.

Elongated golden crust baguette with diagonal cuts on a light background
Baguette photographed during WikiCheese in Lausanne; reference of this French bread. © Yann Forget / Wikimedia Commons · Original photography · CC BY-SA 4.0

Paris · Daily bread

Baguette

Elongated bread with a crunchy crust and tender crumb. Present on the everyday table, it is also used to prepare sandwiches or accompany a meal.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · The Parisian baguette

Sources to prepare your visit

Reference location: Wikidata Pantheon.

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