Hôtel de Massa, Paris

#742 among attractions in Paris

Neoclassical architecture

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The Hôtel de Massa is an 18th-century hôtel particulier, or large townhouse, at 38 rue du Faubourg Saint-Jacques in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. It was originally located on the avenue des Champs-Élysées and was moved in 1929 to its present location, in a park beside the gardens of the Paris Observatory. Classified as a historical monument, it has since been occupied by the Société des gens de lettres. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°50'11"N, 2°20'16"E

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Hôtel de Massa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Catacombs of Paris, Manufacture des Gobelins, Montparnasse Cemetery, Paris Observatory.

~1490 ftSW
Tunnel complex for millions of skeletons
Catacombs of Paris, Paris
8 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...
0.7 miE
Museum, Art museum, Fashion museum
Manufacture des Gobelins, Paris
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, France, the Manufacture des Gobelins is a historical tapestry factory that has been transformed into a fascinating museum. This esteemed institution has a rich history dating back to the 15th century and was named after the Gobelin...
0.5 miNW
Sprawling cemetery with famous graves
Montparnasse Cemetery, Paris
14 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.
~280 ftW
Baroque architecture, Architecture, Observatories and planetariums
Paris Observatory, Paris
2 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.
~1420 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, Paris
7 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.
~1770 ftN
Baroque architecture, Fountain, Gabriel Davioud
Fontaine de l'Observatoire, Paris
9 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.
0.5 miNE
Nightlife, Cinema
Studio des Ursulines, Paris
13 min walk • The Studio des Ursulines is a cinema in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, at No.10, Rue des Ursulines. It is one of the oldest cinemas in Paris to have kept its facade and founder's vision: to offer a venue for art and experimental cinema.
0.7 miW
Theater
Théâtre de la Gaîté-Montparnasse, Paris
18 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.
0.5 miN
Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas, Paris
14 min walk • Saint-Jacques du Haut-Pas is a Roman Catholic parish church in Paris, France. The cathedral is located at the corner of Rue Saint-Jacques and Rue de l'Abbé de l'Épée in the 5th arrondissement of Paris.
~1880 ftNE
Church, Baroque architecture, Architecture
Val-de-Grâce, Paris
10 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.
0.7 miNW
Theater
Théâtre Rive Gauche, Paris
18 min walk • The Théâtre Rive Gauche is a theatre in Paris in France located at 6, rue de la Gaîté in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. It is owned by the Edgar Entertainment Society, which also owns the Edgar Café and the Edgar Theatre located at 58 Edgar-Quinet Boulevard in the same borough.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hôtel de Massa?

Nearby attractions include Paris Observatory, Paris (2 min walk), Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, Paris (7 min walk), Catacombs of Paris, Paris (8 min walk), Barrière d'Enfer, Paris (8 min walk).

How to get to Hôtel de Massa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hôtel de Massa:

Bus

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

Metro

Saint-Jacques • Lines: 6 (6 min walk)
Denfert-Rochereau • Lines: 4, 6 (7 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 (28 min walk)

Ferry

Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (31 min walk)
Jardin des Plantes • Lines: Batobus (35 min walk)