LATIN QUARTERS & LA CITÉ ISLAND

Historical and geographic heart of the capital, this visit takes you to discover medieval Paris. The Ile de la Cité and the Latin Quarter are full of religious buildings that can be visited.
Your guide will reveal the peculiarities of medieval architecture, including the opposition between Romanesque architecture and Gothic architecture. The characteristics of these two architectures and their rather striking contrast will be discussed.

Through primitive, radiant and flamboyant Gothic, you will discover the multitude of Gothic architecture in the heart of Paris. In addition, Ivan Denat will tell you about the different construction techniques used in medieval times used by Parisians to be able to construct buildings as impressive as Notre-Dame, over 800 years ago!

How were the multitude of vaults that dot our churches built? What were the techniques used by the glaziers of this time to make the magnificent rosettes of Notre-Dame Cathedral? So many questions that your guide will be happy to answer.