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Historic monuments in Paris 5e Arrondissement, Paris

The 5th arrondissement is a historic district in central Paris that encompasses the Latin Quarter. The Panthéon, a monumental neoclassical building, and the Ins...

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Plan Paris 5e Arrondissement

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The 5th arrondissement is a historic district in central Paris that encompasses the Latin Quarter. The Panthéon, a monumental neoclassical building, and the Institut du Monde arabe, a museum, stand among its notable sites. The district draws visitors through its concentration of medieval architecture, universities, and cultural institutions spanning centuries.

Checked 2026-09-04

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Language spoken: French; French is the language of the Republic under Article 2 of the Constitution
Dialling code: +33 1; Paris and the Île-de-France; drop the leading 0 of 01 when calling from abroad
Currency: Euro (€, EUR); France has used the euro as its official currency since 2002
Emergency number: 112; One number across the country; 15 reaches an ambulance directly
Plug type: Type E · 220 V; Round-pin sockets use a projecting earth pin
Tap water: Safe to drink; The health ministry says tap water may be consumed safely unless local authorities issue specific advice