Maison du Fontainier

Maison du Fontainier is a historic building in Paris, Île-de-France which is located on Avenue de l’Observatoire. Maison du Fontainier is situated nearby to Pavillon des Fontainiers, as well as near the bike rental Cassini - Denfert-Rochereau.

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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. Paris Observatory is situated 140 metres south of Maison du Fontainier.

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 470 metres southwest of Maison du Fontainier.

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 1 km northeast of Maison du Fontainier.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include 14th arrondissement and Montparnasse.

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

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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.