Paris‘ Left Bank Tour with Context: From Notre Dame to the Latin Quarter

Wander down cobblestone streets and immerse yourself in one of the most artistic districts in Paris with art aficionado and history lover Laurent Bonneval from Context Travel. On this walking tour through the Left Bank‘s Latin Quarter, you‘ll experience the city like a local and feel as if you‘ve traveled back in time.

Starting on the Île de la Cité in Place Louis Lépine square, you‘ll see the Gothic masterpieces of Notre Dame de Paris and Sainte Chapelle, before strolling along the Left Bank of the Seine and past the San Severin Church. As you wind through Paris’ backstreets to the Pont des Arts bridge, where our tour ends, you‘ll gain an understanding of the city‘s history and urban culture, as well as some of the men and women who transformed it.

Along the way, you‘ll:

• Observe Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque art and architectural styles
• Pass by iconic buildings like the Hôtel Dieu, Cluny Museum, and Shakespeare and Company bookstore
• Discover Paris‘ most bohemian neighborhood with a local in your ear
• Learn about the famous artists and writers who resided there, such as Ernest Hemingway, Jean-Paul Sartre and Simon de Beauvoir, to name a few
• Visit the Latin Quarter‘s historic churches, bridges and gardens including Pont au Change bridge, Church of Saint Germain des Prés, and Church of Saint Séverin
• Enjoy the colors and fragrances of Marché aux Fleurs Reine Elizabeth II, the Flower Market, and throw yourself into some of the city‘s best shopping

By the end of this 90-minute self-guided tour, you‘ll have a deeper appreciation for Parisian history, art and architecture.