Place Denfert-Rochereau

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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.

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 320 metres northeast of Place Denfert-Rochereau.

Musée de la Libération de Paris – musée du Général-Leclerc – musée Jean-Moulin

Museum

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Musée de la Libération de Paris – musée du Général-Leclerc – musée Jean-Moulin is a museum.

Places in the Area

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.

Faubourg Saint-Jacques

Quarter

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Faubourg Saint-Jacques is a quarter.

Montparnasse

Suburb

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Montparnasse is an area in the south of Paris, France, on the left bank of the river Seine, centred at the crossroads of the Boulevard du Montparnasse and the Rue de Rennes, between the Rue de Rennes and boulevard Raspail.

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