When it comes to the city-break with a cultural perspective, few destinations can compete with the depth and variety of attractions of the French capital. A lot of art galleries, exhibitions, museums and historic sites are located just across the city, but visitors intend to plunge into Parisian culture always gravitate toward intellectual epicenter of the city, the 5th district arrondissement (also known as the Latin Quarter). Just south of the river Seine, this charming section of town is the focal point of the French Academy and an excellent place to stay during a cultural visit. District 5 is home to some of the best hotels in Paris and in the current economic crisis there are plenty of deals to be had.
Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, the Pantheon is an ancient neoclassic style church has become the resting place of many historical figures. Those who are buried in the Pantheon include Voltaire, Victor Hugo, Rousseau and, more recently, Marie Curie. The K + K Hotel Cayré (Boulevard Raspail), located just ten minutes walk from the Pantheon, offers a unique boutique-style luxury. Housed in a 19th century building typical of the architecture associated with the renewal Georges-Eugène Haussmann in Paris, this luxurious hotel offers a high quality of personal attention that is a cut above most hotels in Paris.
Those interested in ancient history should visit the remains of Arènes de Lutece, some of the most important archaeological evidence of survival of the Gallo-Roman Paris. Built sometime in the second century AD, the site was originally a Roman amphitheater that once held it up to 15,000 spectators. The place was used to display a variety of entertainment, including theatrical productions, circuses and gladiatorial combat. The remains were discovered during construction of the Rue Monge in 1869 and, after a campaign led by the author Victor Hugo, the site has been designated as a public archaeological park to preserve its contents. A considerable number of original features are still visible today, including parts of the vast stage and cages on the wall, which is believed to have been wild. The entrance to the Arènes de Lutece is free.
Moyen Age Museum is located in a beautiful 15th century Gothic building that houses artifacts including medieval manuscripts, stained glass and "The Lady and the Unicorn 'tapestries famous. The museum also houses frigidarium section of the Baths of Cluny, a system of Roman baths dating from the 3rd century AD.
A stay in the district 5 is an excellent way to experience the sophistication of French culture and enjoy some of the best galleries, museums and hotels in Paris.
Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, the Pantheon is an ancient neoclassic style church has become the resting place of many historical figures. Those who are buried in the Pantheon include Voltaire, Victor Hugo, Rousseau and, more recently, Marie Curie. The K + K Hotel Cayré (Boulevard Raspail), located just ten minutes walk from the Pantheon, offers a unique boutique-style luxury. Housed in a 19th century building typical of the architecture associated with the renewal Georges-Eugène Haussmann in Paris, this luxurious hotel offers a high quality of personal attention that is a cut above most hotels in Paris.
Those interested in ancient history should visit the remains of Arènes de Lutece, some of the most important archaeological evidence of survival of the Gallo-Roman Paris. Built sometime in the second century AD, the site was originally a Roman amphitheater that once held it up to 15,000 spectators. The place was used to display a variety of entertainment, including theatrical productions, circuses and gladiatorial combat. The remains were discovered during construction of the Rue Monge in 1869 and, after a campaign led by the author Victor Hugo, the site has been designated as a public archaeological park to preserve its contents. A considerable number of original features are still visible today, including parts of the vast stage and cages on the wall, which is believed to have been wild. The entrance to the Arènes de Lutece is free.
Moyen Age Museum is located in a beautiful 15th century Gothic building that houses artifacts including medieval manuscripts, stained glass and "The Lady and the Unicorn 'tapestries famous. The museum also houses frigidarium section of the Baths of Cluny, a system of Roman baths dating from the 3rd century AD.
A stay in the district 5 is an excellent way to experience the sophistication of French culture and enjoy some of the best galleries, museums and hotels in Paris.
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