Sorbonne Chapel, Richelieu Tomb

"It is impossible to walk around the Latin Quarter of Paris and not take a look at arguably the most important structure in the neighbourhood: the Sorbonne. Founded under the reign of Saint-Louis in the 13th century by Robert de Sorbon, a theologian, this was at the time a place to study theology. It was part of the greater University of Paris, which back then was one of the most important places of study in Europe. This is also where the neighbourhood gets its name, as Latin was the main language being spoken both inside and outside the college. The chapel you can see from the Place de la Sorbonne, initially a place for prayer for the students, but was deconsecrated in 1905 under the law on the Separation of the Churches and the State. It is also the burial place of the Cardinal de Richelieu, one of the most important figures of 17th century French history. "