Latin Quarter is one of the oldest sections of Paris, located at the left bank of Seine. The name Latin Quarter came from the widely used Latin language by the Sorbonne’s Latin students during Middle Age. (Sorbonne is the common name for University of Paris).
Street in Latin Quarter (left) and Saint Michel Fountain (Fontaine St Michel)
Today, Latin Quarter houses many of Paris’s famous monuments, as well as modern restaurants, hotels and bistros. You can find some cheap food and accommodation here.
Eglise Saint-Séverin, the oldest standing
church on the left bank
Paris Travel Tips
In Paris, the prices for the same food might vary depend on whether it’s a takeaway, or properly served on table. This rule applies in lots of other European cities as well.
Some theories said that it’s because the land prices are costly in the region; thus when you are sitting down and occupied a space, you would need to pay more. Another more logical explanation is the high wages; you have to pay more to be served by an extra person.