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Montreal's Latin Quarter
Montreal’s Latin Quarter ( Quartier Latin in French ) is known for its cafés, boutiques, theatres and artistic tone. With over 60 boutiques available in the area, it’s great area for outdoor shopping . The Quartier Latin is home to Montreal’s large francophone student population that call it home. It gets it’s name from the fact that, during the 19th century, all students had to learn Latin.
Today, the Latin Quarter is an eclectic mix of restaurants, shops and theaters that services the large student population from Montreal’s University of Quebec at Montreal. It is a neighborhood with a lot of cafes, bars, restaurants and theaters. It could be described as trendy, bohemian or grungy without being wrong.
The Latin Quarter also has scores of great-looking music clubs, bars, and coffee houses and is a fun place to walk around and explore, rain or shine. Rue St. Denis is the heart of the Latin Quarter. The road is filled with great little boutiques and cafes that could take you hours to go through. You will also notice Montreal’s distinctive exterior staircases that line the street.
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Montreal's Latin quarter