Abri du cercle méridien Bischoffsheim

Abri du cercle méridien Bischoffsheim is a building in Paris, Île-de-France. Abri du cercle méridien Bischoffsheim is situated nearby to the manor estate Hôtel de Massa, as well as near Paris Observatory.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Paris Observatory and Catacombs of 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.

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 420 metres southwest of Abri du cercle méridien Bischoffsheim.

Hôtel de Massa

Manor estate

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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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Faubourg Saint-Jacques and 14th arrondissement.

Faubourg Saint-Jacques

Quarter

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Faubourg Saint-Jacques is a quarter.

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.