When visiting the emblematic Latin Quarter, a visit to the Arènes de Lutèce and the Square Capitan, a small garden running alongside the arena, is a must. Just a stone's throw from the Cardinal Lemoine metro station, the Arènes de Lutèce (the former name of Paris), listed as a Historic Monument, can be visited free of charge every day. Built between the 1st and late 2nd centuries, they could hold around 15,000 people and were originally 132 metres long and 100 metres wide. Visitors can still see the location of the actors' dressing room, the stage platform and lapidary features. The Arènes de Lutèce and the Thermes de Cluny (Musée de Cluny) are the only remains of the Gallo-Roman period still visible in Paris. The Italian-inspired Square Capitan is also home to a children's playground.
Opening times and prices
More info on free tickets:
Unrestricted free entry.
More info on rates:
Unrestricted free entry.
More info on opening times:
Open from 8am or 9am until 6pm, 7.30pm or 8.30pm depending on the season.