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Known for its student life, lively atmosphere, andbistros, the Latin Quarter is one of the oldest parts of the universities of Paris. It continues to be the heart of the universities andGrandes écoles that succeeded theUniversity of Paris, such as:
OtherGrandes écoles such as theÉcole polytechnique have relocated in recent times to more spacious settings, notably inParis-Saclay.
The area gets its name from theLatin language, which was widely spoken in and around the University during theMiddle Ages, after the twelfth century philosopherPierre Abélard and his students took up residence there.[1]
Additionally, the Latin Quarter has the honor of being the setting of Puccini's tragic opera,La Bohème.
André Arnold-Peltier, Vassili Karist,Le Quartier Latin et ses entours / and its surroundings, Éditions PIPPA, collection Itinérances (ISBN978-2-916506-02-9)
André Arnold-Peltier, Vassili Karist,Le jardin du Luxembourg / The Luxembourg gardens, Éditions PIPPA, collection Itinérances (ISBN2916506004)
Sophie Peltier-Le Dinh, Danielle Michel-Chich, André Arnold-Peltier,Le Lycée Henri-IV, entre potaches et moines copistes, Éditions PIPPA, collection Itinérances (ISBN978-2-916506-16-6)