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Paris 14 Observatoire

Île-de-France, France · Europe

About Paris 14 Observatoire

Paris 14 Observatoire works well as a base: 3km from Notre-Dame de Paris.

Paris 14 Observatoire is a city located in Île-de-France, France. With a population of 136,455, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Paris 14 Observatoire sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Paris 14 Observatoire to your route.

About Paris 14 Observatoire

The 14th arrondissement of Paris (French: XIVe arrondissement [katɔʁzjɛm aʁɔ̃dismɑ̃]), officially named arrondissement de l'Observatoire (IPA: [aʁɔ̃dismɑ̃ də lɔpsɛʁvatwaʁ]; meaning "arrondissement of the Observatory"; named after the Paris Observatory), is one of the 20 arrondissements of Paris, the capital city of

Read more France. In 2023, it had a population of 136,455. It is situated on the left bank of the River Seine, containing most of the Montparnasse district. Although today Montparnasse is best known for its skyscraper, Tour Montparnasse, as well as its major railway terminus, Gare Montparnasse, both are only partially located in the neighbouring 15th arrondissement. The district has traditionally been home to many artists as well as a significant Breton community, which arrived at the beginning of the 20th century upon the creation of the Montparnasse railway terminus. Notable sites in the 14th arrondissement include the universities of Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris and the Paris School of Economics, which is located near Parc Montsouris, Stade Charléty and the Catacombs of Paris. Since 2014, the mayor of the 14th arrondissement is Carine Petit.

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Paris 14 Observatoire is located in Île-de-France, France, Europe. The coordinates are 48.8331 latitude, 2.3264 longitude.

What is the population of Paris 14 Observatoire?

Paris 14 Observatoire has a population of approximately 136,455 people, making it a city in France.

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Quick Information

Population
136,455
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Île-de-France
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
48.8331, 2.3264

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Paris 14 Observatoire

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Jardin du Luxembourg

Paris's most elegant formal garden, where Parisians sail toy boats around a fountain below the Senate palace.

2 km · about 5 min drive

cafe

Cafe de Flore

Legendary Saint-Germain cafe, open since the 1880s, where Sartre, de Beauvoir and Picasso held court; its green-and-gold terrace remains an essential Paris stop for people-watching over a cafe creme.

2 km · about 5 min drive

cathedral

Notre-Dame de Paris

Gothic masterpiece on the Île de la Cité, one of the most famous cathedrals in the world.

3 km · about 5 min drive

museum

Musée de l'Orangerie

A jewel of a museum in the Tuileries housing Monet's monumental Water Lilies murals in two purpose-built oval rooms.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Louvre Pyramid

Striking glass and metal pyramid serving as the main entrance to the Louvre Museum, the world's largest art museum.

3 km · about 5 min drive

museum

Louvre Museum

The world's largest and most visited art museum, home to the Mona Lisa and over 380,000 objects spanning thousands of years.

3 km · about 5 min drive

museum

Musée d'Orsay

Housed in a stunning Beaux-Arts railway station, it holds the world's finest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Palais Garnier

Lavish 19th-century opera house in Paris with its ornate facade, grand staircase, and Chagall-painted ceiling.

4 km · about 10 min drive

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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