Hôtel de Massa
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.Photo: Siren-Com, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Manor estate
- Description: in the 14th arrondissement of Paris
- Also known as: “Hotel de Massa” and “Siège de la Société des Gens de Lettres”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Paris Observatory and Catacombs of Paris.
Paris Observatory
University
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 130 metres west of Hôtel de Massa.
Catacombs of Paris
Museum
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 480 metres southwest of Hôtel de Massa.
École normale supérieure
University
Photo: LPLT, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 1 km northeast of Hôtel de Massa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Quartier de Croulebarbe and 14th arrondissement.
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.
Montparnasse
Suburb
Photo: Diliff, CC BY-SA 2.5.
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.
Hôtel de Massa
- Categories: building, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
48.83623° or 48° 50′ 10″ northLongitude
2.33763° or 2° 20′ 16″ eastLevels
3Open location code
8FW4R8PQ+F3OpenStreetMap ID
way 79611188OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
historic=manorWikidata ID
Q3145894
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Spanish—“Hôtel de Massa” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Hôtel de Massa”
- French: “hotel de Massa”
- French: “hôtel de Massa”
- French: “Hôtel de Massa”
- Spanish: “Hôtel de Massa”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Méchain - Faubourg Saint-Jacques and Paris Observatory.
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