Paris' 5th arrondissement is known as the Latin Quarter because the language was spoken there first during Roman colonial times and later by the studious attendees of the Sorbonne. These students can be seen at the seemingly endless array of bistros, cafes, and bars that line the mostly pedestrian streets. It literally took us over an hour to pick a restaurant (to eat the aforementioned #47 escargot) since there were so many. An interesting characteristic of the area is that while it is busy during the day, the number of people seem to multiply at night, giving the district the feel of a vibrant, never ending party.
The quarter (incl. Pantheon) as seen from Notre Dame
Rue Mouffetard, where we stayed
Daytime hustle and bustle
Night time, hustle and perhaps more bustle?
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