The Denfert-Rochereau district takes its name from the square of the same name. The epicenter of the 14th arrondissement, Place Denfert-Rochereau is home to Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi's famous Lion of Belfort statue, commemorating the heroic resistance of the town of Belfort during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. Up until the 1950s, the Lion de Belfort funfair was held here, where roller coasters, lotteries, merry-go-rounds and circuses were legion.
On either side of this square, formerly known as Place d'Enfer until 1879, you'll find Parisian landmarks such as the unmissable Paris catacombs, the Montparnasse cemetery, where you'll find the graves of Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Charles Baudelaire and Serge Gainsbourg, and the Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain .
For a stroll to discover the local shops, cafés and restaurants, there's nothing like rue Daguerre, so loved by filmmaker Agnès Varda. But if you want to take your relaxation even further, the Parc Montsouris is the place to go.
Designed in the 19th century, it's the ideal place to soak up the sun on its lawns and lakes, but also... to cultivate yourself! Indeed, several times a year, the Cité Universitaire de Paris opens its doors to the public with a diverse, varied and free program.
So, here's a list of the best places to go and things to do around Denfert-Rochereau and Parc Montsouris!
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]
Did you know? 3 unusual anecdotes about the Paris catacombs
The Catacombs of Paris are among the capital's most mysterious places. But how much do you really know about these ancient Parisian quarries? We reveal three unusual anecdotes about the Catacombs of Paris! [Read more]
The charming villages of the 14th arrondissement
Head for the 14th arrondissement to discover the Plaisance, Petit-Montrouge and Montsouris districts. All are home to a number of small villages, housing estates and villas that are great places to stroll. [Read more]
Restaurants in Paris's 14th arrondissement: Where to eat in the area? Our best addresses
Looking for a good restaurant in Paris' 14th arrondissement? You've come to the right place: discover our best addresses, our latest finds and our favorites! [Read more]
Wonderland, the unusual pastry shop - tea room
Direction Alesia and Rodolphe Groizard's Wonderland pastry shop. This former chef of a starred restaurant has a passion for trompe-l'oeil and dedicates his pastry shop-tea room to original creations that are as surprising visually as they are in taste. Cactus, armchair, merry-go-round or Moaï statue are part of his desserts that will ravage your table! [Read more]
Désiré, the Family patisserie-chocolate factory in Paris
Désiré is a patisserie and a chocolate factory nestled in Paris 14th arrondissement. At the crossroad between modernity and tradition, this is the small address that reunites the whole family. [Read more]
Choco au Carré: the new Parisian chocolate shop by Jean-Pierre Rodrigues
Addicted to cocoa? Discover quickly the very original Parisian chocolate factory of the artisan chocolate maker Jean-Pierre Rodrigues. Named Choco², this new gourmet address puts chocolate... in a square! [Read more]
A Mi-Chemin, cuisine fusion franco-tunisienne étonnante et généreuse
Situé à deux pas de la rue daguerre dans le 14eme arrondissement, A Mi-Chemin nous emmène entre Tunis et Paris à la découverte de la cuisine du chef Nordine Labiadh et de sa femme Virginie. Une belle histoire à découvrir. [Read more]
Gaumont Alésia: a cinema with Dolby Atmos technology
The Gaumont Alésia cinema is one of the Pathé-Gaumont group cinemas to feature this technology. Enjoy your film during a special screening with Dolby Atmos sound. [Read more]
La Fête du rire, a free comedy and solidarity event on May 5
La Fête du rire is a festive evening of solidarity that will take place on May 5, 2024 from 6:30 pm at Le Poiçon Paris, a lively venue in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. The evening is all about laughter: stand-up comedy, laughter yoga, a hypnosis show and other surprises! [Read more]
Urban Laser: huge laser game by Denfert-Rochereau
Are you ready to fight against your friends? By Denfert-Rochereau neighborhood, Urban Laser expects you to provide you some fun with your family or friends. This is the occasion to wake up your inner crack shot! [Read more]
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What to do in Paris's 14th arrondissement? Ideas for outings and favorite addresses
This time you've decided to conquer the 14th arrondissement of Paris, and you're right! From the Montparnasse Tower to Alesia and Denfert Rochereau, here are the best spots in this Parisian district. [Read more]
What to do in Paris's 14th arrondissement? Ideas for outings and favorite addresses
