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Paris - Quartier Latin

The Quartier Latin is bounded on the north by the Seine, on the south by the Boulevard de Port- Royal and on the east by the Boulevard Saint- Marcel and Boulevard de l'Hôpital. On the west it merges into the Saint-Germain quarter around the Odéon Métro. In this area, in addition to the Sorbonne, now known as the Université de Paris IV, are most of the grandes écoles (elite colleges, separate from the University) such as the Ecole Polytechnique and Ecole Normale Supérieure, the Université Censier (Université de Paris III) and the Université Jussieu (Universités de Paris VI and VII), the Collège de France and old-established lycées such as the Lycée Henri-IV adjoining the Panthéon, the Lycée Louis-le-Grand behind the Sorbonne and the Lycée Saint-Louis on the Boulevard Saint-Michel.

Must-see attractions nearby:
Towards the end of the Middle Ages lack of space forced the schools of Latin and theology on the Ile de la Cité on to the left bank of the Seine, where there then grew up the Quartier Latin or Latin Quarter (so called because Latin was the language of scholars and students).

The student quarter of Paris is now also a great tourist attraction, with numerous cinemas, discotheques and restaurants (largely offering Arab, Greek and Asian cuisine). Some of the little restaurants have a basement in which patrons can enjoy music, theater or poetry readings after their meal.
Transit
Metro: St-Michel, Cardinal Lemoine, Monge; Bus: 63, 84, 86, 89.

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This is a reference library, founded by the feminist journalist and writer Marguerite Durand in 1931, with over 25,000 volumes on the history of women in society and the feminist movement.
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OpenClosed14:0014:0014:0014:0014:00Closed
Close 18:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
Transit
Metro: Censier Daubenton.
Bibliothèque Ste Geneviève
With over three million volumes the Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève, situated in the University quarter, is second only to the Bibliothèque Nationale.
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Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00Closed
Close22:0022:0022:0022:0022:0022:00
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Metro: Cluny-La Sorbonne.
Centre de la Mer et des Eaux
This center is dedicated to the marine world. The exhibitions present the reconstruction of marine landscapes with the audio-visual material.
Address
Centre de la Mer et des Eaux
Institut Océanographique
195 rue Saint-Jacques
F-75005 Paris
France
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OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close 12:3012:3012:3012:3012:3012:30
Open 13:1513:1513:1513:1513:1513:15
Close 17:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:30
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Bastille Day - France (July 14)
Assumption Day - Christian (August 15)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips
Group visit and guided tour reserve one day in advance.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
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The courtyard of Couvent des Cordeliers has a garden, swimming pool and fountain.
Address
Couvent des Cordeliers
15 rue de l'Ecole de Médecine
F-75006 Paris
France
Tips
Documentation available in foreign languages.
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Address
Paris Mosque
2 place du Puits de l'Ermite
F-75005 Paris
France
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MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:00Closed9:009:00
Close12:0012:0012:0012:00 12:0012:00
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Tips
Shoes must be removed before entering. Photography prohibited.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Transit
Metro: Monge, Censier Daubenton.
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Address
Musée Dupuytren
Les Cordeliers
15 rue de l'Ecole de Médecine
F-75006 Paris
France
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Open9:309:309:309:309:30ClosedClosed
Close11:3011:3011:3011:3011:30
Open14:0014:0014:0014:0014:00
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Group visit and reserves one month in advance. Closed all bank holidays and university vacations.
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Address
Musée d'Histoire de la Medecine
René Descartes University
12 rue de l'Ecole de Médecine
F-75006 Paris
France
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MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open14:0014:0014:0014:0014:0014:00Closed
Close17:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:30
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Open14:0014:0014:0014:0014:0014:00Closed
Close17:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:30
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips
Closed from Dec. 25 to Jan. 1. Group visit and guided tour reserve one month in advance.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
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Address
Musée des Arts Forains
50 rue de l'Eglise
F-75015 Paris
France
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed14:0014:00
Close 19:0019:00
Tips
Group visit and guide tour reserve one week in advance.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Transit
Metro: Felix Faure; Buses: 42, 70.
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Address
Musée de la Sculpture en Plein Air / Musée Zadkine
Quai Saint Bernard
F-75005 Paris
France
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OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Transit
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