Église Saint-Albert-le-Grand, rue de la Glacière

Église Saint-Albert-le-Grand, rue de la Glacière is a church in Paris, Île-de-France. Église Saint-Albert-le-Grand, rue de la Glacière is situated nearby to the social service facility Résidence Saint-Jacques, as well as near the library Bibliothèque Glacière - Marina Tsvetaïeva.

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Type: Church
Denomination: Catholic
Description: church located in Paris, in France
Also known as: “Église Saint-Albert le Grand”
Roof shape: flat
Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Catacombs of Paris and Paris Observatory.

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 1 km northwest of Église Saint-Albert-le-Grand, rue de la Glacière.

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 1 km northwest of Église Saint-Albert-le-Grand, rue de la Glacière.

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 1½ km north of Église Saint-Albert-le-Grand, rue de la Glacière.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Floral City and Quartier de Croulebarbe.

Floral City

Neighborhood

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The Floral City is a residential area located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, France. It forms a triangular area with individual houses. Each of the houses within the neighbourhood has its own flower garden, the streets are paved with cobblestones and are named after flowers.