Description: Designed by Henri Labrouste between 1838 and 1850, Sainte-Geneviève Library is a public and university library which contains more than 2 million documents. The library was the first of its time to be independant, and not an annex of any other institution. Ask the front desk for a free tour. The staff of Sainte-Geneviève library offers free tour of around 10 minutes to show you around the main reading room, the somptuous stairs and the vestibule.

Monday: 14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday: 14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday: 14:00 - 18:00
Thursday: 14:00 - 18:00
Friday: 14:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 14:00 - 18:00

Description: Walk along La Sorbonne buildings, rue Victor Cousin, until you reach Place de la Sorbonne. This place became symbolic since May 1968 events and is still a famous gathering place for student's protests. On your right side, interwined to Sorbonne buildings, you will find the Church of la Sorbonne - called Chapelle Saint Ursule de la Sorbonne in French - with its famous dome. Rebuilt during the 17th century by Jacques Lemercier, under Richelieu's orders, it is today considered as a masterpiece of classical French architecture.

Description: Shakespeare and Company was founded by American George Whitman in 1951, in an old building which used to be a monastery. Located at Kilometer Zero, the point where all French roads start, Shakespeare and Company is a literary institution of the city : an English-language and independant bookshop and a meeting place for English-speaking literature lovers. The place hosts a lot of interesting events like exhibitions and poetry reading ... You can check their website for more details. Shakespeare and Company Café is located right next to the bookshop and offers a large variety of fresh juices, organic and vegan food... with a great view on Notre Dame de Paris!It is open everyday from 9:30am to 7pm. ( 8pm on weekends).

Sunday: 10:00 - 10:00
Monday: 10:00 - 10:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 10:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 10:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 10:00
Friday: 10:00 - 10:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 10:00

Description: Just follow the banks of the Seine and stop by the many bouquinistes on your way. Among used and antiquarian books, postcards, posters and magazines, you will find real treasures to offer or to bring back home !

Description: Cardinal Mazarin, Richelieu's successor, founded this place as his personal library in the 17th century. Oldest public library in France, it has today one of the richest collections of manuscripts and rare books in the all country. Its architecture - a mix of Italian Baroque and Neo Classic influences - makes it very unique and interesting to discover. The place is open to public.

Monday: 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 18:00
Friday: 10:00 - 18:00

Description: Founded in 1686 by Francesco Procopio dei Coltelli, le Procope is the oldest restaurant in the 6th arrondissement. It was frequented by many intelectuals and writers such as La Fontaine, Voltaire, Danton, Robespierre, Balzac, Hugo, Verlaine... Even Napoleon Bonaparte was known to love this place. You can have a sit on the typicial parisian terrasse, at the backside of the restaurant, which opens directly onto a calm pedestrian passage. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine with some homemade sweets such as the millefeuille or the créme brulée. If you fancy to have lunch or dinner, the restaurant also serves traditionnal French cuisine.

Sunday: 12:00 - 00:00
Monday: 12:00 - 00:00
Tuesday: 12:00 - 00:00
Wednesday: 12:00 - 00:00
Thursday: 12:00 - 01:00
Friday: 12:00 - 01:00
Saturday: 12:00 - 01:00