Travel Tips

The coolest and most fashionable area of the town many would say is the Latin District in Paris is where the young designers, college students and anyone who is anyone go to spend their free time. From funky bars and bistros to shops, galleries and museums, the Latin District has got it all. If you want to stay around this quarter you maybe need a appartement de luxe paris.

Why not stay in the Latin Neighborhood to truly make the most of it?. This district is an eclectic combination of the new and old with a 12th century university and the oldest church in Paris, along with the city’s newest museum, this district is still the most modernizing neighbourhood in Paris.

Amongst many beautiful winding streets in the Latin District you will discover the pretty church of “Eglise St-Julien-le-Pauvre”. Formerly a sanctuary for pilgrims on their way to Compostela, this church dates from the late 12th century and is fantastically decorated. As well as this, you will also find “Eglise St-Séverin” at number 3 rue des Prêtres-St-Séverin, 5th. This infinitely interesting church has a long history. Dating back to the fifteenth century, this temple was constructed on the site of the chapel of the hermit Séverin, previously the sight of a much earlier Merovingian burial ground. If you already know the french capital, you can take a look at Appartement près de la Fontaine de Trévise.

Head to “Le Panthéon”, district 5th to view Soufflot’s neo-classical massive construction, with its massive dome, the architectural grand project of its day. During the revolution, it has been rededicated as a “temple of reason” and a resting place of the nation’s greatest men. The huge old crypt is now the resting place of many famous Francs including; “Voltaire, Rousseau, Hugo and Zola. Inside are Greek columns and domes and 19th century murals dedicated to Saint Genevieve (Patron Saint of Paris) and depicting her life. This is due to the origins of Le Pantheon, as it has been constructed by a very grateful Louis XV as an appropriately manner to express thanks St Genevieve for his recovery from illness.

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