Rue Faubourg-Saint-Jacques
Rue Faubourg-Saint-Jacques is a street in Paris, Île-de-France. Rue Faubourg-Saint-Jacques is situated nearby to the manor estate Hôtel de Massa, as well as near the university Paris Observatory.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Paris Observatory and Catacombs of Paris.
Paris Observatory
University
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The Paris Observatory, a research institution of the Paris Sciences et Lettres University, is the foremost astronomical observatory of France, one of the largest astronomical centres in the world, and the world’s oldest observatory still in operation. Paris Observatory is situated 120 metres west of Rue Faubourg-Saint-Jacques.
Catacombs of Paris
Museum
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The Catacombs of Paris are underground ossuaries in Paris, France, which hold the remains of more than six million people. Built to consolidate Paris's ancient stone quarries, they extend south from the Barrière d'Enfer former city gate. Catacombs of Paris is situated 440 metres southwest of Rue Faubourg-Saint-Jacques.
Hôtel de Massa
Manor estate
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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, France.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Faubourg Saint-Jacques and Quartier de Croulebarbe.
Faubourg Saint-Jacques
Quarter
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Faubourg Saint-Jacques is a quarter.
14th arrondissement
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Although largely residential, the 14th arrondissement is best known for its northeastern quartier Montparnasse, for the Paris Catacombs and the Parc Montsouris.
Rue Faubourg-Saint-Jacques
- Type: Street
- Category: transportation
- Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
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Latitude
48.83564° or 48° 50′ 8″ northLongitude
2.33759° or 2° 20′ 15″ eastElevation
44 metres (144 feet)Open location code
8FW4R8PQ+72GeoNames ID
12493630
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