Around the Latin Quarter — CAPTURING LIFE'S MOMENTS

Aug 18

Aug 18 Around the Latin Quarter

Hello everyone! Today I'm going to talk about the neighborhood I stayed in while in Paris, the Latin Quarter. It's a quaint local vibe area with less tourists and makes you feel more like a local Parisian. To give you a geographical perspective, it's located on the Left Bank or the Rive Gauche near the Notre Dame. There are an abundance of stores and restaurants that satisfy any palette. I even saw places selling gyros and Turkish food which was cool. You can wander the narrow streets getting lost in the majestic beauty that the Latin Quarter is known for today.

ThIs is one of the many little streets that criss cross the Latin Quarter. They are all pedestrian friendly so you won't be seeing any cars. I loved the narrowness and cobblestone streets that make this area feel so unique. During a hot day, this is the perfect area to go to since it there's plenty of shade. Many restaurants around there offer outdoor seating and are often very affordable. If you ever get lost, ask a local around you; they are very friendly and are always happy to help. The best thing to say first is "Parle vous anglais?" which simply means "Do you speak English?" and then ask the person what you need. Most of the time, that person will speak English.

This is one of the oldest bookstores in the world as well as in Paris. This place dates all the way back to the Middle Ages when the city was founded. It's a major tourist spot so expect some lines during high season. It still contains the look from that time period well preserved. There are two floors of the entire bookstore. Unfortunately, I could not take any pictures inside since they prohibit that so I have plenty of the outside.