The Sorbonne

Founded in 1257, the Sorbonne is the historic heart of the University of Paris and gave the quarter its Latin-speaking scholars and its name. Its domed chapel and grand courtyard remain the symbol of student Paris; cafés, bookshops and lecture halls still set the rhythm of the surrounding streets.

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Type
University · founded 1257
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Address
1 Rue Victor Cousin, 75005 Paris
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Admission
Courtyard & chapel viewable from outside · interior by guided tour only
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Access
Courtyard & chapel viewable from outside · interior by guided tour only
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Access
Métro Cluny–La Sorbonne (10) or RER B Luxembourg — a few minutes’ walk
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Nearby
The Panthéon, the Musée de Cluny and the Jardin du Luxembourg are all within a few minutes.

Where it is — and what's around

The Sorbonne (pulsing marker) at the centre. Toggle the filters to show the heritage, restaurants and activities of the 5th — and the hotels around.