Location: 5th Arr. - Panthéon
Top Things to do in 5th Arr. - Panthéon
The 10 Best Things to do in 5th Arr. - Panthéon, Ile-de-France
Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.
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1. Musee De Cluny
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,872 reviews
This museum, located in a spacious former hotel, houses a collection of medieval art, including jewelry, tapestries and sculptures. From 2018 to 2020, it is partly closed for renovation works. Don't miss the exhibition "Mgical Unicorns" (until February the 25th 2019)
Reviewed By choula1 - Jerusalem, Israel
cluny museum is a museum of medieval art. it has a very interesting collection of art as of the roman period, through the byzantine period, the middle ages and the renaissance. the building itself is built on remnants of gallo-roman baths. the exposition contains paintings, pieces of art, and gobelins, the most renown is the "lady and the unicorn" from the 16th century. highly recommended!
2. Jardin des Plantes
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4.5 based on 1,748 reviews
In addition to serving as the site for the city's huge Museum of Natural History, this park is also home to a small zoo.
Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia
It being winter, not at its most lush, but to make up for it they had illuminated sculptures, (similar to the ones in Hoi An, Vietnam). Wow - a lovely walk in the sun via the turtles, hermit crabs, coral reefs, plenty of seating, to enjoy the park and have lunch. We popped out on the far side of the Jardin and came across one of the Wallace fountains I mentioned in passing - in fact the only one remaining of the mural model, (see review).
3. Pantheon
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4.5 based on 4,467 reviews
With the Pantheon, architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot met Louis XV’s wish to glorify the monarchy in the form of a church dedicated to Saint Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris. The edifice was deconsecrated during the Revolution in 1791 and renamed the Pantheon. During the turbulent years of the 19th century, as regimes changed, it alternated in its role as a religious and patriotic monument. Since 1885, the year of Victor Hugo’s death and burial in the Pantheon, it has been the last resting place for the great writers, scientists, generals, churchmen and politicians who have made the history of France. The crypt houses the tombs of more than 70 illustrious figures including Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Emile Zola, Alexandre Dumas, Pierre and Marie Curie etc.Open:> 1st April to 30th September: from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.> 1st October to 31st March: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last admission 45 minutes before closing time. Closed:> 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 8,5€; Concessions (18 to 25) = 5,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
Reviewed By Btravellor - Bellingen, Australia
With Foucault's Pendulum in the centre of the soaring building and the tombs of such notables as Marie Curie, Voltaire and Victor Hugo in the crypts. Along with the history of this building and the history of modern France it is a must see
4. Left Bank (Rive Gauche)
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4.5 based on 246 reviews
The section of Paris south of the River Seine.
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
The Left Bank of the Seine River is possibly the sentimental heart of Paris. In days gone by it was the part of Paris where you would find philosophers, poets, artists, teachers, writers, anybody who was somebody would be here. This sentiment has carried to the present day but how true it is now is another matter. On this side of the Seine you will find some of the most wonderful sights, like the Sorbonne University, the Pantheon, the Latin Quarter, the Musee d'Orsay, the Army Museum, the Rodin Museum, the Eiffel Tower, the Luxembourg Gardens and many others. There are some wide roads but there are many narrow streets as well and it is these that convey the old Paris. You must walk! You haven't been to Paris if you miss the Left Bank!
5. Latin Quarter
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4.5 based on 4,027 reviews
This famous Left Bank neighborhood, so named because the numerous university students in the area spoke only Latin to their professors until the French Revolution, preserves an authentic Parisian atmosphere of old.
Reviewed By izol44 - Malatya, Turkey
The Saint-Michel Neighborhood, Shakespeare & Company Bookshop, Soak in Medieval Art at the Musée Cluny, the Pantheon, Art-House Cinema, Old Sorbonne University...thanks for everything...Ramona rorvik
6. Mouffetard Market
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4.5 based on 651 reviews
A large street market in the Latin Quarter.
Reviewed By FernandaS161 - Esposende, Portugal
Rue Mouffetard is a typical parisian little street with a market, street singers. Perfect walk for a sunday morning!
7. Marche Maubert
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4.5 based on 90 reviews
A popular Left Bank street market near Boulevard St. Germain.
Reviewed By 329kayr - San Francisco, United States
This neighborhood market is a REAL market, full of tantalizing products. The vendors are helpful and nice. We found all the produce to be wonderful, beautifully displayed. And the cheeses ! Walking around this market is very enjoyable, even in the rain.
8. Eglise Saint-Etienne-du-Mont de Paris
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4.5 based on 848 reviews
This 16th-century cathedral is a mixture of Renaissance, Baroque and Gothic architecture.
Reviewed By 998fredm - Summerville, United States
Eglise Saint-Etienne-du-Mont de Paris includes a variety of architectural styles, incorporated over its many years of construction. Beautiful artifacts throughout the church that make for a very interesting visit. A typical Paris church that gives one a sense of peace and tranquility. If you love churches, architecture, and history, a must visit.
9. Eglise Saint-Severin
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4.5 based on 323 reviews
This beautiful Gothic cathedral once served as the main church for the entire Left Bank.
Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia
Located in the 5th Arr, stands this gothic church, (we especially love the gargoyles), built in the mid 7th century, standing the test of times,(after a couple of rebuilds), surrounded by lovely tight streets/alleys that haven't been Haussmann’ed. Inside it is a little dark and gloomy, however, this simply adds to the ecclesiastical atmosphere.
10. Musee de la Prefecture de Police
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4.5 based on 117 reviews
This museum explores the history of the Parisian police force from the 17th century to the present.
