Latin Quarter

American  

noun

1. the quarter of Paris on the south side of the Seine, especially frequented for centuries by students, writers, and artists.

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Latin Quarter British  

noun

1. an area of Paris, on the S bank of the River Seine: contains the city's main educational establishments; centre for students and artists

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Example Sentences

But the experience of the Grand Action, in the heart of the Latin Quarter near Notre-Dame cathedral, also supports the idea.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

The film explains how Walters developed an understanding of celebrities after growing up around her father’s nightclub, the Latin Quarter, a hot spot in Boston.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025

Her father Louis was a theatrical producer who also started the Latin Quarter nightclub chain.

From Reuters • Dec. 31, 2022

The venue in the city's Latin Quarter, which featured turntables and DJs, differed from dance venues with a jukebox, which were commonplace at the time.

From BBC • May 1, 2022

At the end of the day he meets her at a cafe in the Latin Quarter.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri