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The 14th arrondissement of Paris (French: XIV e arrondissement [katɔʁzjɛm aʁɔ̃dismɑ̃]), officially named arrondissement de l'Observatoire (IPA: [aʁɔ̃dismɑ̃ də lɔpsɛʁvatwaʁ]; meaning "arrondissement of the Observatory", after the Paris Observatory), [2] is one of the 20 arrondissements of the capital city of France.
- The Paris Catacombs
- Musée de La Libération de Paris
- The Observatory of Paris
- Hotel Aiglon
- Montparnasse Cemetery
- Drawing House Hotel
- The Market at Edgar-Quinet
- Fondation Cartier Pour L'art Contemporain
- Place Denfert-Rochereau & The Lion de Belfort
- Aqueduc de Médicis – Regard XXV
The Paris Catacombs – eerie yet fascinating Although a trip to the Paris Catacombs is not everyone's cup of tea, it may well be a visit you never forget. In the 17th century, as the cemeteries of Paris filled up and spilled into the basements of neighboring houses, the city decided something had to be done. That's when the burial grounds were clean...
Musée de la Libération de Paris, photo by Mark Craft This multi-faceted museum moved to the 14th Arrondissement (across from the Paris Catacombs) from an odd location on the roof above the Gare de Montparnasse. La Libérationconcerns itself not just with the August 1944 Liberation of Paris, but also includes a museum dedicate to Musée Jean Moulin, c...
The Paris Observatory, on the avenue of the same name. Photo Wikimapia by aizmob. Established in 1667, the Observatoire de Parisis the oldest observatory in the world and today is the largest French research center in astronomy. The Paris observatory has two other campuses in France; a good one-third of all astronomers in France continue with resea...
Hotel Aiglon on Boulevard Raspail Nicely situated where the 14th meetsthe 15th and the 6th Arrondissements, and a few steps away from the Raspail Metro station, Hotel Aiglon is in the lively Montmartre district. Guests love the luxury rooms (some with a balcony), the modern decor, and the fact that staying in the 14th is cheaper than choosing a hot...
Montmartre Cemetery from Tour Montparnasse, photo by Mark Craft Cimetiere Montparnasse was establishedin the early 19th century after burials in the center of Paris were banned and existing cemeteries were cleaned out (resulting in the creation of the Paris catacombs). This was one of four new cemeteries created in areas that were then beyond the c...
The tranquil pool at Drawing House Hotel This 4-star boutique hotel in the 14this getting high praise from travelers. Guests appreciate the artful decoration, the quiet rooms, easy access to the Metro, and the tranquil pool. Opt for the deluxe room which is larger, on a higher floor and has its own private balcony.
The Market at Edgar-Quinet, photo from the market's website This pleasant, tree-lined boulevardthat borders Montparnasse Cemetery is the location of a couple of equally pleasant street markets. Twice during the week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, there is a really good food market set up in the stalls located on the green median between the roadways...
Exterior of the Fondation Cartier, photo by Luc Boegly If you've already seen the major art museums in Paris, you might want to take a look at this off-the-beaten-path space. Fondation Cartier, as it's called by Parisians, is a modern art museum founded by the luxury watch brand to boost young artists' chances to reach a larger audience. The museum...
Vintage view of Place Denfert-Rochereau & its lion After you've seen Fondation Cartier, head south along Raspail to reach Place Denfert-Rochereau. This has to be one of the more confusing traffic intersections in Paris — it includes three other squares (including entrance to the Paris Catacombs as well as the Musée de la Liberation de Paris) and it...
Kiosk above Regard 25, photo by Benoit Fauvet If you leave Place Denfert-Rochereau and walk a little ways along Avenue René Coty (one of the eight street spoking off the place)you might notice a bit of vacant land on your right-hand side with what looks like a shed in the middle. This small structure is actually a fairly important piece of Paris hi...
Jun 28, 2019 · A succinct guide to what to see and do in Paris' 14th arrondissement (district), the pulse of South Paris and the home of Montparnasse.
- Courtney Traub
Feb 19, 2022 · A suburb of Paris, the 14th arrondissement is situated on the city’s southern edge. The area is also called “arrondissement de l’Observatoire,” or “arrondissement of the Observatory,” which refers to the area around the Paris Observatory.
Jun 15, 2023 · The 14th arrondissement of Paris is located in the South of the city on the left bank (rive gauche in French). Nestled between the 13th and 15th arrondissements, to the North visitors will find the 5th and 6th arrondissements. In total, there are 20 districts of Paris.
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Mar 20, 2018 · A neighborhood guide on things to do in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, the best shopping in the 14th arrondissement, secret streets in the 14th arrondissement, and where to eat in the 14th arrondissement. Get insider tips on where to eat near the Paris Catacombs.
