An iconic monument of French heritage and a flagship institution of higher education, the Sorbonne combines an academic palace and a chapel. It is easily accessible by metro, RER, or bus.

Where is the Sorbonne located?

The Sorbonne University is located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, at Place de la Sorbonne. Its address is: 1 rue Victor Cousin, 75005 Paris.

Visiting the Sorbonne: prices and opening hours

The Sorbonne is a university building and is therefore not open to the general public on a daily basis. However, guided tours of the faculty are regularly organized by the Chancellery of the Universities of Paris. These tours (including lounges, galleries, amphitheater, etc.) are available by reservation only. The prices are as follows:

  • Full price: €12
  • Reduced price: €8
  • Free for children under 8 years old and for students enrolled in France

Prices may vary; please consult the Chancellery of the Universities of Paris for the most up-to-date information. It is also possible to visit the interior of the building during special occasions. This is usually the case during the European Heritage Days, held on the third weekend of September. Feel free to inquire about the dates and exceptional opening hours.

Getting to the Sorbonne by public transport

Voici la traduction en anglais de votre texte : The RATP network allows you to reach the Sorbonne in many ways: two metro lines, two RER lines, 14 bus lines, and 4 Noctilien night bus lines provide access to the famous university. The drop-off stops for each mode of transport are as follows:

Metro:

RER:

Bus:

The public transport network is very dense within Paris, so there are many route options. Be sure to calculate your trip in real time using the Bonjour RATP app to find the best route for you. You can also get to the Sorbonne by car. Several paid parking lots and parking spaces are available in the area.

Walking and cycling routes

Getting to the Sorbonne also means discovering the Latin Quarter, a very pleasant tourist area to explore on foot or by bike. Enjoy the wide sidewalks and bike lanes along Boulevard Saint-Michel by going down from the Île de la Cité or going up from the Luxembourg Gardens and the Montparnasse district. If you arrive from the east, coming from the Jardin des Plantes and the Pierre and Marie Curie Campus of the Sorbonne, take Rue Jussieu and Rue des Écoles.

Nearby points of interest

The area features numerous monuments and attractions enjoyed by both visitors and Parisians. The Sorbonne is located close to some of the most famous points of interest in the Latin Quarter:

  • Luxembourg Gardens: just a 5-minute walk from the Sorbonne, you will find green spaces, a museum, exhibitions, and cultural events.
  • The Panthéon: also a 5-minute walk away, this iconic monument is the resting place of many great French personalities, from Voltaire to Simone Veil.
  • The Cluny Museum: this national museum of the Middle Ages houses hundreds of medieval masterpieces within impressive architecture.
  • Île de la Cité: about a ten-minute walk from the Sorbonne to reach the Sainte-Chapelle and the must-see Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris.
  • The Lutetia Arenas: classified as Historic Monuments, these Gallo-Roman ruins are unique in Paris. You can reach them in a 15-minute walk.
  • Jardin des Plantes: home to the Natural History Museum and a menagerie, the garden is accessible in 8 minutes by bike or via Jussieu metro station on line 10.**

Did you know?

When the Sorbonne writes History

Many historical figures have attended the Sorbonne as students of philosophy and humanities, or as professors: Simone de Beauvoir, Jean-Paul Sartre, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ferdinand Buisson, as well as Marie and Pierre Curie, among many others. It was also at the Sorbonne that Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee, leading to the birth of the modern Olympic Games.

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