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Blvd. Saint-Michel and Environs

Blvd. Saint-Michel and Environs Paris France 48.8510045 2.3429906
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Nightlife Area / Shopping Area / Square

Review

Ratings:

Lucas

Adriana

Jonah

Emma

Party Earth Review: The Latin Quarter around Blvd. Saint-Michel is named after the students of the Sorbonne who have populated the area since the thirteenth century, in the days when they spoke the scholarly language of Latin. Not much has changed in the last eight hundred years, since the area remains dedicated to and populated by students from around the world. The international flavor is most evident in the Chinese, Greek, Japanese, Italian, and French restaurants and specialty food stores that line the streets. Though Blvd. Saint-Michel is a broad street with recognizable store names and bustling activity, visitors will want to stray from the main square to explore the charming cobblestone passages that shoot off in all directions. Since something is happening every hour of the day in this animated, dynamic neighborhood, it’s always worth it to spend an afternoon wandering aimlessly and being guided by the narrow streets past all the local restaurants, boutiques, and novelty shops that give the area its true European flair. When it’s time for a rest or a late afternoon pub crawl, visitors should make their way to Rue de la Huchette where many of Saint-Michel’s drinking establishments are located.

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Neighborhood:

Latin Quarter - 5eme

Address:

Blvd. Saint-Michel and Environs
75005 Paris
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Metro:

Saint-Michel

Hours:

24/7

Recommended as:

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Tip from Jonah:

“A few hours of walking around the narrow streets can take its toll, so get a bottle of wine and sit along the Seine, where crowds gather on the bridges at sunset. At night, the area turns into a busy international bar scene – but be careful, because it can get a little rough.”

The Scene

The Latin Quarter around Blvd. Saint-Michel is named after the students of the Sorbonne who have populated the area since the thirteenth century, in the days when they spoke the scholarly language of Latin.

Latin Quarter - 5eme, Paris – The Latin Quarter around Blvd. Saint-Michel is named after the students of the Sorbonne who have populated the area since the thirteenth century, in the days when they spoke the scholarly language of Latin.

Not much has changed in the last eight hundred years, since the area remains dedicated to and populated by students from around the world. The international flavor is most evident in the Chinese, Greek, Japanese, Italian, and French restaurants and specialty food stores that line the streets.

Though Blvd. Saint-Michel is a broad street with recognizable store names and bustling activity, visitors will want to... read more →

Crowd

Tourists by day, local and international students by night.

Entertainment/Music

The sights and sounds of the area, as well as some street performers.

Food/Miscellaneous

Restaurants serve cuisine from all over the world. Incredible crêpe restaurants in the area.

Prices

Varies by venue.

Dress

Casual, on the smart side.

Hot Nights/When to Go

Weekends are busiest, but there’s a good crowd any time.

Close By

The bar Le Lutece (8 Blvd. Saint-Michel) has outdoor seating and great people-watching, while Paradis du Fruit (27/31 Quai de Grands Augustins, right off Blvd. Saint-Michel) offers delicious concoctions of ice cream and fruit.

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All AgesAll TypesBarsCasualChinese FoodDiverseFreeFrench FoodGreek FoodInternationalItalian FoodJapanese FoodLocalsPicnicRestaurantsShoppingSmart CasualStreet PerformersStudentsSunsetTourists

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