Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques
Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques is a street in Paris, Île-de-France. Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques is situated nearby to Panthéon, as well as near the suburb Latin Quarter.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Panthéon and Collège de France.
Panthéon
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The Panthéon is a monument in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, France. It stands in the Latin Quarter, on the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, in the centre of the Place du Panthéon, which was named after it. Panthéon is situated 150 metres northeast of Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques.
Collège de France
University
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The Collège de France, founded in 1530 by François I, is a higher education and research establishment in France. It is located in Paris near La Sorbonne. Collège de France is situated 360 metres north of Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques.
École normale supérieure
University
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The École normale supérieure – PSL is a grande école in Paris, France. It is one of the constituent members of Paris Sciences et Lettres University. Due to its selectivity, historical role, and influence within French society, the ENS is generally considered the most prestigious of the grandes écoles, as well as one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in France. École normale supérieure is situated 440 metres south of Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include 5th arrondissement and Latin Quarter.
5th arrondissement
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The 5th Arrondissement of Paris is one of the best known of the city's central districts, located on the Left Bank of the river Seine. Also commonly known as the "Latin Quarter" because the first great Parisian university, the Sorbonne, was founded here and Latin was the language the medieval period students used once to speak.
Latin Quarter
Suburb
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The Latin Quarter of Paris is a district in Paris on the left bank of the Seine, around the Sorbonne. Located in the city's 5th and the 6th arrondissements, it is known for its concentration of universities.
Left Bank
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The Left Bank in travellers' terms generally refers to the "Left Bank" of the River Seine in the French capital city of Paris. The Left Bank defies precise definition but generally refers to those arrondissements on the southern bank of the river as it flows…
Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques
- Type: Street
- Also known as: “Rue des Fosses Saint-Jacques”
- Category: transportation
- Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
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Latitude
48.84568° or 48° 50′ 44″ northLongitude
2.34421° or 2° 20′ 39″ eastElevation
38 metres (125 feet)Open location code
8FW4R8WV+7MGeoNames ID
12493631
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