Université de Paris

Université de Paris is an university in Paris, Île-de-France. Université de Paris is situated nearby to the college Institut de formation en soins infirmiers Virginie Olivier, as well as near the museum Musée de la psychiatrie et des neurosciences.

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 710 metres northwest of Université de 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 740 metres north of Université de Paris.

La Santé Prison

Prison

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La Santé Prison is a prison operated by the French Prison Service of the Ministry of Justice located in the east of the Montparnasse district of the 14th arrondissement in southern Paris, France, at 42 Rue de la Santé. La Santé Prison is situated 470 metres north of Université de Paris.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Quartier de Croulebarbe and Butte-aux-Cailles.

Quartier de Croulebarbe

Quarter

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Quartier de Croulebarbe is a quarter.

Butte-aux-Cailles

Neighborhood

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The Butte-aux-Cailles ( is a hilltop neighbourhood of Paris, France, located in Paris' south-eastern 13th arrondissement. The name of the hill could be translated as "quail hill", but it actually originates from its former landowner Pierre Caille, who bought a vineyard here in 1543.