Institut d’Astrophysique de Paris

Institut d’Astrophysique de Paris is a research institute in Paris, Île-de-France. Institut d’Astrophysique de Paris is situated nearby to the college École Supérieure de Tourisme, as well as near the park Jardin de l’Observatoire de Paris.

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 110 metres northeast of Institut d’Astrophysique de Paris.

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 260 metres southwest of Institut d’Astrophysique de Paris.

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 Institut d’Astrophysique de Paris.

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.