Latin Quarter: The May ‘68 Uprising
Explore the student and worker revolt of May 1968 that rocked Paris and see how it unleashed a cultural revolution.
In the spring of 1968, millions of students and workers joined hands in a general strike that paralyzed the country and almost brought down the government. The political revolution envisioned by the young idealists taking the streets didn't happen.... More
Pantheon Square
Find out about what the future golds for Paris protest
Panel in front of Cujas University Center
"Get up! Stand Up!" Compose your own protest slogan!
Gay-Lussac Street / boulevard Saint Michel Crossroad.
Take a look back at the destruction on the night of May 10th, 1968
Fountain Marie de Medici
Hear how a political trap was set and sprung
Grand Odeon Theater
Enter the theater that became a symbol of the uprising
29 Rue Cujas
Recall a time when a nation ground to a halt
Montaigne Statue
Rub a foot and never have to study again! Maybe...
Square Paul Painlevé - Facing Sorbonne University.
Look out over where 50 years ago tensions spilled over
Crododisc Rockn'roll Vinyl Store
Listen to the music that provided inspiration for a generation
Saint Louis High School
See the spirit of revolution spread like wildfire
Place de la Sorbonne
Stand your ground on the front lines of the Paris Uprising of May '68
The ideal start time for this Detour is between 10:00am- 5:00pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
You won’t need cash on this Detour but there is a stop at a great record shop if you’re into vinyl.