Pl. de la Contrescarpe, Paris Travel Guide

Getting There

• Metro

  If you're at the Gare de Lyon station, take Metro line 14 (the purple line) towards Saint-Lazare. Change at Châtelet station to line 4 (the green line) towards Bagneux. Get off at the next stop, which is Odéon. From Odéon, walk approximately 5 minutes to Pl. de la Contrescarpe. Head east on Rue de l'Ancienne Comédie, then turn left onto Rue de la Harpe, continue until you reach the square.

• Bus

  From the Louvre Museum, walk to the nearest bus stop called Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre (Bus line 21). Take bus 21 towards Gare Saint-Lazare and get off at the stop called Cluny - La Sorbonne. From there, walk about 7 minutes to Pl. de la Contrescarpe. Head southeast on Rue de la Sorbonne, then turn right onto Rue de la Montagne Sainte Geneviève, and you will find the square on your left.

• Walking

  If you're starting from the Latin Quarter, head towards Rue Saint-Jacques. Walk straight until you reach the intersection with Rue de la Montagne Sainte Geneviève, then turn left. Continue straight until you reach Pl. de la Contrescarpe. The square is easily recognizable with its charming cafes and vibrant atmosphere.

• RER Train

  If you’re near the Champs-Élysées, take the RER line A from Charles de Gaulle – Étoile station towards Nation. Change at Châtelet – Les Halles to the RER B towards Robinson or Antony. Get off at the next stop, Saint-Michel – Notre-Dame. From there, it's a short 10-minute walk to Pl. de la Contrescarpe. Exit towards Rue Saint-Jacques, then follow the street until you reach the square.

• Taxi or Ride-share

  If you prefer a more direct route, you can take a taxi or request a ride-share service. Simply ask the driver to take you to Pl. de la Contrescarpe in the 5th arrondissement. The ride should not take more than 15-20 minutes depending on traffic.