Paris Observatory, Paris

Name: Paris Observatory
Address: 61 avenue de l Observatoire, Paris, 75014, France
Telephone: +33 1 40 51 22 21

#248 among attractions in Paris

Baroque architecture, Architecture, Observatories and planetariums, Museum

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Facts and practical information

The Paris Observatory, a research institution of the Paris Sciences et Lettres University, is the foremost astronomical observatory of France, and one of the largest astronomical centers in the world. Its historic building is on the Left Bank of the Seine in central Paris, but most of the staff work on a satellite campus in Meudon, a suburb southwest of Paris. ()

Local name: Observatoire de Paris Established: 1667 (357 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 48°50'11"N, 2°20'11"E

Address

61 avenue de l ObservatoireObservatoire (Montparnasse)Paris 75014 France

Contact

+33 1 40 51 22 21

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Day trips

Paris Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jardin du Luxembourg, Catacombs of Paris, Montparnasse Cemetery, Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain.

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Park with manicured lawns and statues
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~1300 ftSW
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Catacombs of Paris, Paris
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0.5 miNW
Sprawling cemetery with famous graves
Montparnasse Cemetery, Paris
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~1150 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, Paris
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~1720 ftN
Baroque architecture, Fountain, Gabriel Davioud
Fontaine de l'Observatoire, Paris
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0.6 miW
Theater
Théâtre de la Gaîté-Montparnasse, Paris
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0.5 miN
Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas, Paris
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0.4 miNE
Church, Baroque architecture, Architecture
Val-de-Grâce, Paris
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0.6 miNW
Theater
Théâtre Rive Gauche, Paris
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0.4 miNE
Baroque architecture, Monastery
Val-de-Grâce, Paris
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Paris Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Hôtel de Massa, Paris (2 min walk), Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, Paris (6 min walk), Catacombs of Paris, Paris (7 min walk), Barrière d'Enfer, Paris (7 min walk).

How to get to Paris Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Paris Observatory:

Bus

Hôpital Saint-Vincent de Paul • Lines: 38, N14, N21 (3 min walk)
Arago - Saint-Jacques • Lines: 59 (4 min walk)

Metro

Denfert-Rochereau • Lines: 4, 6 (6 min walk)
Saint-Jacques • Lines: 6 (6 min walk)

Train

Port Royal (7 min walk)
Denfert-Rochereau (8 min walk)

Tram

Montsouris • Lines: T3a (27 min walk)
Porte d'Orléans • Lines: T3a (27 min walk)

Ferry

Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (32 min walk)