Rue d'Alésia, Paris

#667 among attractions in Paris

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Rue d'Alésia is a major street in the south of Paris, which runs along the entire east-west length of the 14th arrondissement. It is one of the few streets in Paris named after a French defeat, or more precisely, a Gallic defeat: the Battle of Alesia. Lined with acacia trees, the street extends to the east as Rue de Tolbiac into the 13th arrondissement, and to the west as Rue de Vouillé into the 15th arrondissement. It intersects Avenue du Général Leclerc at the Place Victor et Hélène Basch, the location of the Église Saint Pierre de Montrouge, as well as of the Alésia Métro station. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°49'39"N, 2°20'4"E

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Observatoire (Parc de Montsouris)Paris France

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Rue d'Alésia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stade Charléty, Catacombs of Paris, Parc Montsouris, Manufacture des Gobelins.

0.7 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Stade Charléty, Paris
18 min walk • Stade Charléty, a modern sports stadium situated in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, France, is a compelling destination for sports enthusiasts and tourists alike. Built in 1939 and renovated in 1994, the stadium boasts a seating capacity of 20,000, making it the...
0.5 miN
Tunnel complex for millions of skeletons
Catacombs of Paris, Paris
12 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...
0.4 miSE
Park, Vernacular architecture
Parc Montsouris, Paris
11 min walk • Parc Montsouris is a verdant haven nestled in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, France. This picturesque city park, spanning over 15 hectares, offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling urban environment. Designed in the English style by engineer Jean-Charles Alphand...
0.9 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Fashion museum
Manufacture des Gobelins, Paris
25 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...
1 miN
Sprawling cemetery with famous graves
Montparnasse Cemetery, Paris
27 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.
0.6 miN
Baroque architecture, Architecture, Observatories and planetariums
Paris Observatory, Paris
16 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.
0.7 miN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, Paris
18 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.
0.9 miN
Baroque architecture, Fountain, Gabriel Davioud
Fontaine de l'Observatoire, Paris
25 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.
1 miNW
Theater
Théâtre de la Gaîté-Montparnasse, Paris
25 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.
1 miN
Church, Baroque architecture, Architecture
Val-de-Grâce, Paris
25 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.
1 miE
Skyscraper
Italie 13, Paris
25 min walk • Italie 13 is the name of a large urbanism project in Paris which started in the 1960s and was interrupted in the 1970s. Its purpose was to profoundly modify the structure of some areas of the 13th arrondissement, mainly around the Avenue d'Italie which inspired its name.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rue d'Alésia?

Nearby attractions include Petit-Montrouge, Paris (9 min walk), Saint-Pierre de Montrouge, Paris (9 min walk), Parc Montsouris, Paris (11 min walk), Place Denfert-Rochereau, Paris (11 min walk).

How to get to Rue d'Alésia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rue d'Alésia:

Bus

Alésia - René Coty • Lines: 216, 88 (1 min walk)
René Coty • Lines: 62 (2 min walk)

Metro

Mouton-Duvernet • Lines: 4 (9 min walk)
Alésia • Lines: 4 (9 min walk)

Train

Denfert-Rochereau (10 min walk)
Cité Universitaire (14 min walk)

Tram

Montsouris • Lines: T3a (11 min walk)
Porte d'Orléans • Lines: T3a (13 min walk)