The name derives from the Latin language, which was widely spoken in the Middle Ages in and around the University.
The Quartier Latin is an area in the Ville-Marie arrondissement of Montreal, surrounding UQAM and lower Saint-Denis St., between downtown and the Village gai. It is known for its theatres, artistic atmosphere, cafés, and boutiques.
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