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#Architecture The city of Paris is so layered with history, it's easy to forget that beyond the Renaissance palaces and Gothic cathedrals there lie traces of the city's Roman heritage. Named Lutèce, after the Latin Lutetia, Gallo-Roman Paris was a prosperous town stretching from the Ile de la Cité to the Left Bank. If you read Asterix and Obelix you’ll be quite familiar with Lutetia.

Paris' 5th arrondissement, covering what was once the "new town", is home to the only remaining vestiges of the Gallo-Roman era in Paris. These include the remains of the thermal baths at Musée de Cluny, and the Arènes de Lutèce.

Built toward the end of the first century A.D. on the slopes of the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève outside Lutèce, the Arènes were used as a theater, circus, and sporting arena. The style of construction is relatively rare for an amphitheater of its period, different from the round or classical oval

Arenes de Lutece

Find out about the history of Paris when you take a trip to Arenes de Lutece. Visit the stunning cathedral and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Panthéon

You can find out about the history of Paris with a trip to Panthéon. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Beautiful interior, great wood carvings and North African tiles

Mosquée de Paris

After visiting Mosquée de Paris, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Paris. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Ernest Hemingway's apartment

Learn about the local history of Paris with a stop at Ernest Hemingway's apartment. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

Paul Verlaine's Garret

Find out about the history of Paris when you take a trip to Paul Verlaine's Garret. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

James Joyce's Flat

You can find out about the history of Paris when you stop by James Joyce's Flat. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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