Paris/14th arrondissement

Although largely residential, the 14th arrondissement is best known for its northeastern quartier Montparnasse, for the Paris Catacombs and the Parc Montsouris. The Cité Universitaire is also found in this district traditionally known for lively cafés and restaurants around the Boulevard du Montparnasse and the rue Daguerre.

The Tour Montparnasse and Gare Montparnasse are in the 15th arrondissement, but they are described here for consistency.



Get in
The station makes for a good entry point.

, is in the north-east corner of the 15th arrondissement, just north of the 14th, and is a terminus for TGV and regular trains from the west and south-west of France: Tours, Brest, Rennes, Nantes, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Hendaye. Métro: Montparnasse-Bienvenüe. Gare Vaugirard is an extension of Gare Montparnasse.

Eat
There are a number of cheap eateries around Montparnasse, especially Breton crêperies. The district is also known for its traditional bistros.