What to visit in Paris's 14th arrondissement? Museums, monuments and exhibitions

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis · Photos by · Updated on August 21, 2025 at 05:35 p.m.
Out and about in Paris's 14th arrondissement? We'll take you on a tour of the treasures of this Parisian district, with its museums, heritage and current exhibitions. From Montparnasse to Alesia, via Denfert-Rochereau and Montsouris, here's what there is to visit in the capital's 14th arrondissement.

Paris lives up to its reputation as a museum city: as we stroll through the city, we pass through the eras and make wonderful discoveries as we set out to conquer the rich heritage of the City of Light. And with each arrondissement having its own history and atmosphere, it's a pleasure to meet the different worlds that together make up the whole of Paris.

On the Left Bank, the 14th arrondissement is one of those Parisian neighborhoods where modern meets historic. This is where you'll find the capital's tallest skyscraper, the Tour Montparnasse, but it's also where you can delve into the bowels of Paris by visiting the catacombs. The 14th arrondissementis also the stronghold of artists past and present, and here we find ourselves at the crossroads between the typical Paris of yesteryear and the industrial era of which Gustave Eiffel is the standard-bearer and the contemporary.

Would you like to discover the treasures of this Parisian district? Let's take a look at what there is to visit in Paris' 14th arrondissement. With its monuments, museums and current cultural program, this district has a rich heritage not to be missed! By the way, stay tuned: this guide is updated as we make announcements and discoveries. Don't forget to check back regularly for other ideas for walks in the area!

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The special Nuit des Musées selection

Nuit des Musées 2026 à Paris :  à la rencontre fantômes des Ateliers-musée Chana OrloffNuit des Musées 2026 à Paris :  à la rencontre fantômes des Ateliers-musée Chana OrloffNuit des Musées 2026 à Paris :  à la rencontre fantômes des Ateliers-musée Chana OrloffNuit des Musées 2026 à Paris :  à la rencontre fantômes des Ateliers-musée Chana Orloff Night of Museums 2026 in Paris: Encounter with the Ghosts of the Chana Orloff Museum Workshops
On the occasion of the Night of Museums, taking place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Chana Orloff Museum Workshops invite you to explore the artist’s remarkable collection housed in the heart of Villa Seurat, in the 14th arrondissement. Get ready for an exciting evening program in the City of Light! [Read more]





Places to visit in Paris's 14th arrondissement

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Lovers of contemporary history will be delighted by the new Musée de la Libération de Paris - Musée du Général Leclerc - Musée Jean Moulin. Inaugurated in August 2019, it brings together works and other historical documents from the Musée du Général Leclerc, originally located above the Gare Montparnasse, as well as from Antoinette Sasse and the Fondation du Maréchal Leclerc de Hauteclocque. [Read more]

Current exhibitions and tours in the 14th arrondissement of Paris

Exposition Robert Capa au Musée de la Libération de Paris - IMG 4031Exposition Robert Capa au Musée de la Libération de Paris - IMG 4031Exposition Robert Capa au Musée de la Libération de Paris - IMG 4031Exposition Robert Capa au Musée de la Libération de Paris - IMG 4031 Robert Capa Exhibition at the Museum of the Liberation of Paris
The Museum of the Liberation of Paris is hosting an exhibition dedicated to Robert Capa, a legendary figure in war photojournalism, in collaboration with Magnum Photos. This immersive journey explores his perspective on 20th-century conflicts and is open from February 18 to December 20, 2026. [Read more]

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