{"id":24247,"date":"2025-10-09T17:08:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paradislatin.com\/?p=24247"},"modified":"2025-10-09T17:09:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:09:43","slug":"5-unusual-places-in-the-5th-arrondissement-of-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paradislatin.com\/en\/blog\/5-unusual-places-in-the-5th-arrondissement-of-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"5 unusual places in the 5th arrondissement of Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The famous Panth\u00e9on<\/b><\/span>, the historic Sorbonne University<\/b><\/span>, the lush Jardin des Plantes<\/b><\/span>\u2026 Paris\u2019s 5th arrondissement, right in the heart of the Left Bank, is packed with some of the city\u2019s most iconic landmarks. But beyond these must-sees, the district hides a wealth of unusual and secret spots<\/b><\/span> just waiting to be explored.<\/p>

Follow this guide for a <\/span>unique and offbeat day in the 5th arrondissement of Paris<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

The Tea Room of the Grande Mosqu\u00e9e de Paris<\/b><\/h3>

A true hidden gem in the heart of the capital, this exotic and colorful tea room<\/b><\/span> is one of the 5th arrondissement\u2019s most enchanting spots.<\/p>

Take a break with a glass of mint tea<\/b><\/span> and a selection of Oriental pastries<\/b><\/span> in the serene, tiled courtyard surrounded by lush greenery \u2014 just steps away from the Jardin des Plantes<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>

A peaceful escape and a guaranteed change of scenery!<\/p>

Address:<\/b><\/b><\/p>

39 rue Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire<\/p>

75005 Paris<\/p>

The Ar\u00e8nes de Lut\u00e8ce<\/b><\/h3>

Continue your offbeat visit to the 5th arrondissement with a stop at one of Paris\u2019s few surviving Roman ruins<\/b><\/span> \u2014 the Ar\u00e8nes de Lut\u00e8ce<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>

Dating back to the 1st century AD<\/b><\/span>, this ancient amphitheater could once hold up to 15,000 spectators.<\/p>

Take a moment to soak up the atmosphere and imagine the gladiatorial games and performances that once took place here \u2014 a fascinating window into the city\u2019s distant past.<\/p>

Address:<\/b><\/b><\/p>

49 rue Monge<\/p>

75005 Paris<\/p>

Place de l\u2019Estrapade<\/b><\/h3>

Next, stroll over to this charming little square with its shaded fountain and Parisian facades.<\/p>

Does it look familiar? That\u2019s because it\u2019s one of the main filming locations from the hit Netflix series \u201cEmily in Paris.\u201d<\/b><\/b><\/span><\/p>

Perfect for a photo stop \u2014 don\u2019t forget your #ParisInsolite hashtag!<\/p>

You\u2019ll also find other recognizable filming spots nearby.<\/p>

Address:<\/b><\/b><\/p>

Place de l\u2019Estrapade<\/p>

75005 Paris<\/p>

Biblioth\u00e8que Sainte-Genevi\u00e8ve<\/b><\/h3>

For a touch of architectural wonder, head to the Sainte-Genevi\u00e8ve Library<\/b><\/span>, one of Paris\u2019s most beautiful study halls.<\/p>

Built in 1853 and open to the public, it\u2019s a treasure trove of history and design.<\/p>

The reading room<\/b><\/span>, with its iron arches and long rows of books, looks straight out of a Harry Potter movie<\/b><\/span> \u2014 a magical stop for architecture and literature lovers alike.<\/p>

Address:<\/b><\/b><\/p>

10 Place du Panth\u00e9on<\/p>

75005 Paris<\/p>

Le Paradis Latin<\/b><\/h3>

End your day in the 5th arrondissement in style at Le Paradis Latin<\/b><\/span>, the only cabaret on the Left Bank<\/b><\/span> \u2014 and the oldest cabaret in Paris<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>

Originally inaugurated by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1803<\/b><\/span> as a theater, it was later rebuilt in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel<\/b><\/span> himself.<\/p>

Today, this historic venue<\/b><\/span> continues to dazzle with its spectacular revue \u201cL\u2019Oiseau Paradis\u201d<\/b><\/span>, created and choreographed by Kamel Ouali<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>

The show features 15 stage sets, 30 international performers, and over 500 costumes<\/b><\/span>, combining the energy of the traditional French Cancan<\/b><\/span> with modern staging and visual effects.<\/p>

Opt for the <\/span>dinner-show experience<\/b> to make the most of your visit: enjoy a <\/span>pre-show performance<\/b>, followed by a <\/span>three-course menu designed by Michelin-starred chef Guy Savoy<\/b>, and finally, over <\/span>90 minutes of breathtaking entertainment<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

A truly magical and one-of-a-kind evening<\/b><\/span> in a venue that\u2019s as architectural as it is artistic.<\/p>

Address:<\/b><\/b><\/p>

Le Paradis Latin<\/p>

28 rue du Cardinal Lemoine<\/p>

75005 Paris<\/p>

When it comes to unusual things to do in Paris<\/b><\/span>, the 5th arrondissement is full of surprises \u2014 and no visit would be complete without experiencing the timeless charm and spectacle of Le Paradis Latin<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The famous Panth\u00e9on, the historic Sorbonne University, the lush Jardin des Plantes\u2026 Paris\u2019s 5th arrondissement, right in the heart of the Left Bank, is packed with some of the city\u2019s most iconic landmarks. But beyond these must-sees, the district hides a wealth of unusual and secret spots just waiting to be explored. Follow this guide […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":4097,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[51],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24247","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ideas-for-outings"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paradislatin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24247","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paradislatin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paradislatin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paradislatin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paradislatin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24247"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.paradislatin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24247\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24251,"href":"https:\/\/www.paradislatin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24247\/revisions\/24251"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paradislatin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paradislatin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24247"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paradislatin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24247"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paradislatin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24247"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}