14th arrondissement of Paris, Paris

Name: 14th arrondissement of Paris
Address: Paris, France

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The 14th arrondissement of Paris, officially named arrondissement de l'Observatoire, is one of the 20 arrondissements of the capital city of France. It is situated on the left bank of the River Seine and contains most of the Montparnasse district. Although today Montparnasse is best known for its skyscraper, the Tour Montparnasse, and its major railway terminus, the Gare Montparnasse, these are both actually located in the neighboring 15th arrondissement. The district has traditionally been home to many artists as well as a Breton community, arrived at the beginning of the 20th century upon the creation of the Montparnasse railway terminus. ()

Local name: 14e arrondissement de Paris Area: 2.17 mi²Coordinates: 48°49'59"N, 2°19'37"E

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Observatoire (Petit-Montrouge)Paris France

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14th arrondissement of Paris – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Montparnasse, Tour Montparnasse, Catacombs of Paris, Montparnasse Cemetery.

0.7 miN
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Montparnasse, Paris
18 min walk • Montparnasse, a vibrant neighbourhood in Paris, France, is a hub of artistic and intellectual activity. Known for its bohemian past, it was once the heart of Parisian creativity, where artists, writers, and philosophers would gather in its famous cafés and brasseries.
0.7 miN
59-story skyscraper with viewing deck
Tour Montparnasse, Paris
17 min walk • The Tour Montparnasse, a towering presence in the Parisian skyline, is an emblematic skyscraper located in the Montparnasse area of Paris, France. Known for its starkly modern silhouette, this building diverges from the traditional architectural style commonly...
~1370 ftE
Tunnel complex for millions of skeletons
Catacombs of Paris, Paris
7 min walk • Beneath the bustling streets of Paris lies a silent and solemn world, known as the Catacombs of Paris. This subterranean labyrinth, stretching over 300 kilometers, is the final resting place of millions of Parisians. The catacombs were created in the late 18th century...
0.6 miN
Sprawling cemetery with famous graves
Montparnasse Cemetery, Paris
16 min walk • Montparnasse Cemetery is a cemetery in the Montparnasse quarter of Paris, in the city's 14th arrondissement. The cemetery is roughly 47 acres and is the second largest cemetery in Paris.
0.5 miNE
Baroque architecture, Architecture, Observatories and planetariums
Paris Observatory, Paris
13 min walk • 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.
~1940 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, Paris
10 min walk • The Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain, known simply as the Fondation Cartier, is a contemporary art museum located at 261 boulevard Raspail in the 14th arrondissement of the French capital, Paris.
0.7 miNE
Baroque architecture, Fountain, Gabriel Davioud
Fontaine de l'Observatoire, Paris
19 min walk • The Fontaine de l'Observatoire is a monumental fountain located in the Jardin Marco Polo, south of the Jardin du Luxembourg in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, with sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux. It was dedicated in 1874.
0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum
Musée Jean Moulin, Paris
16 min walk • The Musée du Général Leclerc de Hauteclocque et de la Libération de Paris – Musée Jean Moulin was originally a museum located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris at 23, Allée de la 2e DB, Jardin Atlantique, Paris, France. It is open daily except Mondays; as of 2016 admission was free of charge.
0.5 miN
Theater
Théâtre de la Gaîté-Montparnasse, Paris
12 min walk • The Théâtre de la Gaîté-Montparnasse is a venue situated at 26, rue de la Gaîté, in the Montparnasse quarter of Paris, in the 14th arrondissement. It opened in 1868 and seats 399 people.
0.7 miNW
Museum
Musée de La Poste, Paris
19 min walk • The Musée de La Poste is the museum of the French postal operator La Poste. It specialises in the postal history and philately of France. Opened in 1946, the museum has been located on two sites in Paris. The museum was closed for redevelopment from 2014 to November 2019.
0.9 miNE
Church, Baroque architecture, Architecture
Val-de-Grâce, Paris
22 min walk • The Church of the Val-de-Grâce is a Roman Catholic church in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, in what is now the Val-de-Grâce Hospital. The edifice was formerly a royal abbey, and its dome is a principal landmark of the skyline of Paris.

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Which popular attractions are close to 14th arrondissement of Paris?

Nearby attractions include Barrière d'Enfer, Paris (6 min walk), Place Denfert-Rochereau, Paris (7 min walk), Catacombs of Paris, Paris (7 min walk), Saint-Pierre de Montrouge, Paris (8 min walk).

How to get to 14th arrondissement of Paris by public transport?

The nearest stations to 14th arrondissement of Paris:

Bus

Mairie du 14e • Lines: 92, N66 (3 min walk)
Château - Mairie du 14e • Lines: 58, 92, N66 (4 min walk)

Metro

Mouton-Duvernet • Lines: 4 (5 min walk)
Denfert-Rochereau • Lines: 4, 6 (7 min walk)

Train

Denfert-Rochereau (8 min walk)
Gare Montparnasse (16 min walk)

Tram

Jean Moulin • Lines: T3a (18 min walk)
Porte d'Orléans • Lines: T3a (18 min walk)