Pantheon to Notre Dame
Oct 7th, 2003 | 10:59 AM
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Pantheon to Notre Dame
Does anyone know how far this is and what would be the best route? Someone asked me and I can't recall. Seems like I took a bus last time as we were worn out from walking by late afternoon.
Was wondering if there was a website that would show distances between major sites and interesting walking routes.
Was wondering if there was a website that would show distances between major sites and interesting walking routes.
Oct 7th, 2003 | 11:04 AM
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Hi Degas. If you want to take a route with religious/historical significance, you could walk along the rue St. Jacques, which was the street medieval pilgrims took, heading in the opposite direction you'd be going, towards Santiago de Compostela.
Oct 7th, 2003 | 11:14 AM
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Hi Degas,
From The Pl du Pantheon to Notre Dame is about 2 km, if you walk over to Boul St Mich and then to the river.
Add another 1 1/2 km if you stop off at the Luxembourg gardens and then take Rue Bonaparte, where you stop off at Pierre Herme and Laduree for refreshment.
From The Pl du Pantheon to Notre Dame is about 2 km, if you walk over to Boul St Mich and then to the river.
Add another 1 1/2 km if you stop off at the Luxembourg gardens and then take Rue Bonaparte, where you stop off at Pierre Herme and Laduree for refreshment.
Oct 7th, 2003 | 11:15 AM
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Are you talking about the Pantheon in Paris? YOu don't say but they aren't that far apart, you can see them from each other (the Pantheon is on a hill, so there is a slight incline walking up to it from the Seine).
I would guess it's about 1/3 mile. My map says 600 meters. Rue St Jacques is a possibility, but I'd probably go up rue de la Montagne Ste-Genevieve from place Maubert and you take a slight right at the church St-Etienne du Mont (which is worth seeing).
I would guess it's about 1/3 mile. My map says 600 meters. Rue St Jacques is a possibility, but I'd probably go up rue de la Montagne Ste-Genevieve from place Maubert and you take a slight right at the church St-Etienne du Mont (which is worth seeing).
Oct 7th, 2003 | 11:59 AM
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Thanks for the inputs. Didn't realize they were that close. I guess we took that bus in one of our weaker, "can't walk another step" moments. The incline must have sealed the decision.
The folks that asked me are kind of a point A to point B and no detours couple. To me, I'd prefer to include the Pantheon as part of a long area stroll, hitting the gardens and a few churches and cafes as part of the overall event. It just seems to lack enough appeal to be a true stand alone attraction.
The folks that asked me are kind of a point A to point B and no detours couple. To me, I'd prefer to include the Pantheon as part of a long area stroll, hitting the gardens and a few churches and cafes as part of the overall event. It just seems to lack enough appeal to be a true stand alone attraction.
Oct 7th, 2003 | 01:47 PM
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well, I agree that you should have something to do other than the Pantheon. I never visited it for many years, but finally did and really liked it much more than I thought. I am a fan of Voltaire, however. They also sell cool French souvenir playing cards in the gift shop.
That street (Ste-Genevieve) is very historical and the center of the Latin Qtr in many ways, as Abelard used to meet with his students there after leaving the Ile de la Cite. The Michelin Green guide or something similar will have historical notes on that street and the area.
Some other things around there -- well, of course there are pubs and bars and a few jazz spots. If you want a specific thing to see, there is the Curie Museum just south of the Pantheon about a block. You would have to be interested in science, probably, for that but it's an idea. Here is their URL
http://musee.curie.fr/
They have some historical physics and chemistry science instruments, a radium boutique (I'm not kidding, this is an interesting exhibit of ads and products over the years including radium), plus the restored laboratories of Mme Curie. It is open on weekday afternoons, and I believe is free.
That street (Ste-Genevieve) is very historical and the center of the Latin Qtr in many ways, as Abelard used to meet with his students there after leaving the Ile de la Cite. The Michelin Green guide or something similar will have historical notes on that street and the area.
Some other things around there -- well, of course there are pubs and bars and a few jazz spots. If you want a specific thing to see, there is the Curie Museum just south of the Pantheon about a block. You would have to be interested in science, probably, for that but it's an idea. Here is their URL
http://musee.curie.fr/
They have some historical physics and chemistry science instruments, a radium boutique (I'm not kidding, this is an interesting exhibit of ads and products over the years including radium), plus the restored laboratories of Mme Curie. It is open on weekday afternoons, and I believe is free.
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Oct 7th, 2003 | 03:09 PM
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Sum of Hrs Your itinerary
0 Km 0H00 Place du Panthéon Paris (75, France)
0 m 0H00 Carry on the Place du Panthéon [240m]
240 m 0H03 Carry on the Rue de la Montagne Sainte-Geneviève [360m]
600 m 0H09 Turn left on the Boulevard Saint-Germain [23m]
630 m Carry on the Place Maubert [48m]
670 m 0H10 Carry on the Rue Lagrange [240m]
920 m 0H13 Turn left on the Quai de Montebello [130m]
Petit Pont
1 Km 0H16 Turn right on the Place du Parvis Notre-Dame [230m]
1 Km 0H19 Place du Parvis Notre-Dame Paris (75, France)
There does that help..ma litt'l buddy!
0 Km 0H00 Place du Panthéon Paris (75, France)
0 m 0H00 Carry on the Place du Panthéon [240m]
240 m 0H03 Carry on the Rue de la Montagne Sainte-Geneviève [360m]
600 m 0H09 Turn left on the Boulevard Saint-Germain [23m]
630 m Carry on the Place Maubert [48m]
670 m 0H10 Carry on the Rue Lagrange [240m]
920 m 0H13 Turn left on the Quai de Montebello [130m]
Petit Pont
1 Km 0H16 Turn right on the Place du Parvis Notre-Dame [230m]
1 Km 0H19 Place du Parvis Notre-Dame Paris (75, France)
There does that help..ma litt'l buddy!
Oct 7th, 2003 | 03:17 PM
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Thanks for the additional info and detailed directions.
Jody, I'm going to London, but always have a trip to Paris on the back burner.
Some friends are going to Paris this fall - we were discussing walking in Paris and distances between
some of the attractions.
Jody, I'm going to London, but always have a trip to Paris on the back burner.
Some friends are going to Paris this fall - we were discussing walking in Paris and distances between
some of the attractions.
Oct 7th, 2003 | 05:10 PM
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Hi, Degas!
If your friend took the most direct route, via rue St Jacques, it'll be about 1 km (0.6 mile). If they were to visit the Luxembourg Gardens and other nearby worthwhile sights, it'll be about what ira estimated.
Sights: Pantheon and environs - Pantheon is where France reburies its "heroes" - Voltaire, Victor Hugo, etc.
Pl. de Pantheon is rebuilt as a semi-circle. In the middle is the Pantheon building. On one side is the college of law , dedicated to upholding "liberte, egalite, fraternite". On the other side is the mairie, the mayor's office, for the 5th arrondisement. A pretty "plaza".
To the east of the Pantheon is St Etienne du Mont, built for St. Genievive, patron saint of Paris. Inside is the only existing rood screen (a bridge-like structure) in Paris. Very beautiful. The others were destroyed during the French Revolution.
The sights around there are as Christina has described. In that area is also the Lycee Henri IV, one of the most prestigious "high schools" in Paris; and further to the east is rue Moffetard.
If they head westward, there is, of course, the Cluny Museum, the BoulMich, and the Luxembourg Gardens.
North of the Gardens is the Latin Quarter and all the wonderful sights there, won't go into detail here.
NW of the Gardens is the St Germain de Pres area.
Crossing over: If your friends took the "direct" route along rue St Jacques, they could cross over to the Ile de la Cite on the Petit Pont.
Or they could turn right and follow the Seine to St. Julian Le Pauvre which affords a great view across the river to Notre Dame. In the church garden is the oldest tree in Paris. Next door to the church is Shakespeare & Co. They could then cross over on the Pont au Double, the "doubles" bridge where people were taxed both ways: coming and going.
Et voila! They are at Notre Dame!
Hope this helps!
Jason
Rue St Jacques
If your friend took the most direct route, via rue St Jacques, it'll be about 1 km (0.6 mile). If they were to visit the Luxembourg Gardens and other nearby worthwhile sights, it'll be about what ira estimated.
Sights: Pantheon and environs - Pantheon is where France reburies its "heroes" - Voltaire, Victor Hugo, etc.
Pl. de Pantheon is rebuilt as a semi-circle. In the middle is the Pantheon building. On one side is the college of law , dedicated to upholding "liberte, egalite, fraternite". On the other side is the mairie, the mayor's office, for the 5th arrondisement. A pretty "plaza".
To the east of the Pantheon is St Etienne du Mont, built for St. Genievive, patron saint of Paris. Inside is the only existing rood screen (a bridge-like structure) in Paris. Very beautiful. The others were destroyed during the French Revolution.
The sights around there are as Christina has described. In that area is also the Lycee Henri IV, one of the most prestigious "high schools" in Paris; and further to the east is rue Moffetard.
If they head westward, there is, of course, the Cluny Museum, the BoulMich, and the Luxembourg Gardens.
North of the Gardens is the Latin Quarter and all the wonderful sights there, won't go into detail here.
NW of the Gardens is the St Germain de Pres area.
Crossing over: If your friends took the "direct" route along rue St Jacques, they could cross over to the Ile de la Cite on the Petit Pont.
Or they could turn right and follow the Seine to St. Julian Le Pauvre which affords a great view across the river to Notre Dame. In the church garden is the oldest tree in Paris. Next door to the church is Shakespeare & Co. They could then cross over on the Pont au Double, the "doubles" bridge where people were taxed both ways: coming and going.
Et voila! They are at Notre Dame!
Hope this helps!
Jason
Rue St Jacques
Oct 7th, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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Ah, yes. That sudden squish, squish sound as you happily stroll down a romantic street. Then that lovely pungent smell.
They need to mandate a 50% reduction in fiber intake for all those tempermental poodles. I swear each french family must own two or three of those loose-bowel muts!
They need to mandate a 50% reduction in fiber intake for all those tempermental poodles. I swear each french family must own two or three of those loose-bowel muts!
