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? We take a look at what there is to visit in Paris's 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 new ideas for walks in the area!
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Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at Hôtel de Massa, home to the Société des Gens de Lettres
The Journées du Patrimoine is also an opportunity to discover places that are usually closed to the public. For the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024, you can discover the Hôtel de Massa, home to the Société des Gens de Lettres. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at the Institut Giacometti in Paris: the weekend program
On the occasion of the 41st Journées du Patrimoine, the Institut Giacometti invites Parisians and Ile-de-France residents to discover the premises during tours on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024 in the Paris catacombs: tours and secret itineraries on the program!
The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) take you deep into the catacombs of Paris. Discover the program that awaits you in the capital's underground passages on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024 at the Paris Observatory: guided tour of the museum and dome
The Observatoire de Paris is getting into the spirit of the 2024 European Heritage Days, on September 21, by inviting the public to a free visit. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at the Cité Universitaire Internationale: a wide-ranging program this weekend
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, on September 21 and 22, the Cité Universitaire Internationale is unveiling a wide-ranging program for the whole family in its various world houses! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024 at Hôpital Sainte-Anne and its amazing museum in Paris
The Journées du Patrimoine 2024 are also an opportunity to discover Parisian healthcare establishments. We're taking you on a tour of the Sainte-Anne hospital center, with a special program for the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024: visit to the Atelier-Musée Chana Orloff
On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine, immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Chana Orloff by visiting her Atelier-Musée in Paris. Discover the history and works of this iconic sculptor on September 21 and 22, 2024. An enriching, free visit not to be missed! [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2024: discover the workshop of famous sculptor Claude de Soria in Paris
On Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024, the European Heritage Days open for another not-to-be-missed edition! From must-see tours of Parisian institutions to unusual, fun and educational sites... Discover the capital as you've never seen it before, and enter the studios of Parisian artists such as Claude de Soria, in the Montparnasse district. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at the Musée de la Libération de Paris: the program
For the Journées du Patrimoine, the Musée de la Libération de Paris - Musée du Général Leclerc - Musée Jean Moulin is offering free tours and other events on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024. [Read more]
A little tour of the Montparnasse Cemetery
The Montparnasse cemetery is the final resting place of many famous personalities, and a stroll through it is a free and instructive pleasure. [Read more]
The Catacombs of Paris, an unusual visit to the bowels of the capital
Have you ever ventured into the Catacombs of Paris? Let's go and discover this creepy brown place, known to all but where most have never been. A fascinating and historic site, a guided tour of the Catacombs is well worth the detour, as well as keeping you cool on hot days. [Read more]
The Musée de la Libération de Paris, a visit to the heart of the Resistance
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]
Notre-Dame-du-Travail church and its incredible metal structure
Built at the beginning of the 20th century to welcome the faithful workers of the 14th arrondissement, the Eglise Notre-Dame-du-Travail reveals a breathtaking structure of iron and steel. [Read more]
Secondary, Matthew Barney's exhibition on sport and the body at the Fondation Cartier
The Fondation Cartier has invited artist Matthew Barney to present an original exhibition focusing on the body and performance. On view from June 8 to September 8, 2024. [Read more]
Is Paris burning? our photos from the film exhibition at the Musée de la Libération de Paris
The Musée de la Libération de Paris - Musée du Général Leclerc - Musée Jean Moulin invites you to discover its latest exhibition, entitled "Paris brûle-t-il? When cinema reinvents the Liberation", on view from March 27 to September 22, 2024. The exhibition takes a detailed look at the film's creative process and the questions it raises, just 20 years after the end of the war. [Read more]
