St. Germain, quartier Latin modern contemporary art area

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The quartiers of Saint-Germain (or Quatier Latin) and Saint-Michel have been temples devoted to art and literature for centuries, thanks to the Sorbonne University ; it is still young and studious despite having been somewhat denatured by trendy clobber shops... narrow pavements, too many cars, but the district is pretty and well-served by modish bistrots. At the level of art, it contains many many fine galleries with contemporary and modern art, modern and vintage design, and it has become a world hub for ethnic art