La Sorbonne: Historical house of the former University of Paris.
Entry is in principle reserved for students and faculty. But it is possible to visit the Sorbonne if you arrange for a tour ahead of time.
Musée National du Moyen Age or Cluny Museum: A medieval residence that now houses the National Medieval Museum is dedicated to the arts, daily life, social and religious history of the Middle Ages in France. The famous Flanders tapestry, « The Lady and the Unicorn », is displayed there.
Panthéon: Formerly the church of Saint Genevieve. Since the French Revolution, it has been the final resting place of a select group of individuals who have served France in exceptional ways (Mirabeau, Voltaire, Rousseau, Victor Hugo, Zola, La Fayette…).
The St.-Etienne du Mont Church: Contains the shrine of St. Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris and stained glass of the 17th century.
Rue Mouffetard: One of Paris’s oldest, many restaurants, shops, and cafés, and a regular open market.
Luxembourg Gardens and Palace: Owned by the French Senate. Paris’ favorite place to sun and picnic. The garden contains a hundred statues, monuments, and fountains.
Place Saint Michel and the famous fountain.
And, walk toward the Seine through the narrow pedestrian streets, you’ll be instantly sent to Middle Ages: rue de la Huchette, rue du Chat-qui-Pêche…
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